Kawartha Lakes achieves Bird Friendly City certification
Kawartha Lakes has been awarded Bird Friendly City Certification as of March 22, 2024.
The Bird Friendly Kawartha Lakes (BFKL) group submitted an application on behalf of the municipality in February 2024. The group consists of representatives from the Kawartha Lakes Environmental Advisory Committee, Kawartha Conservation, Kawartha Land Trust, Fleming College, Kawartha Field Naturalists, Kawartha Wildlife Centre, and Kawartha Bird Control.
When a city gets certified as Bird Friendly, it means they have met important standards to keep birds safe. Certification is a badge of honour and a source of community pride. It tells the world that our city helps birds and is doing its part to stop them from disappearing.
“We are thrilled that Nature Canada has awarded us Entry Level Bird Friendly City Certification,” shared Councillor Pat Warren. “It is a recognition of the commitment to a Healthy Environment expressed in our Strategic Plan and the bird conservation efforts of many organizations within our municipality. Along with our Bird Friendly City neighbours, City of Peterborough and Selwyn Township, we look forward to continuing this important work.”
“Becoming a certified Bird-Friendly City is not just a title; it’s a significant milestone for our community,” added Thomas Luloff, who represents the Bird Friendly Kawartha Lakes (BFKL) team. “It underscores our commitment to environmental stewardship and highlights our dedication to preserving the natural beauty and biodiversity that makes Kawartha Lakes so unique. But our journey doesn’t end here. As we celebrate this achievement, we also look forward to exciting new initiatives. ”
Residents are encouraged to vote for their favourite bird to be named Bird Friendly Kawartha Lakes 2024 Bird of the Year by visiting jumpinkawarthalakes.ca/bird2024.
The first round of voting will close on Migratory Bird Day, May 11, 2024. 239 votes have been received so far, and the Osprey is in the lead with 24% of the votes.
