About us...
The Friends of Blue Mountain - Birch Cove Lakes Society was formed in May, 2018 and
incorporated in June, 2018 to expedite the process of the formation of one of Canada's largest, urban wilderness parks, a work-in-progress for more than 30 years.
Mission Statement
"To support and promote the creation and development of
the Blue Mountain-Birch Cove Lakes Regional Park and to encourage
the stewardship and appropriate use of the area"
Directors
Mary Ellen Donovan
Mary Ann McGrath
Ray Plourde
Dale Smith
Diana Whalen
Mark Young
STRATEGIC PARTNERS & STAKEHOLDERS
We would like to acknowledge those organizations who continue to work diligently to advocate for the formation of the BMBCL Regional Wilderness Park and were in place and active prior to our start-up in May, 2018. Their vision led the way!
CARP - Nova Scotia (Canadian Association for Retired Persons)
CPAWS - Canadian Parks & Wilderness Society
Ecology Action Centre
Halifax Northwest Trails Association
Our HRM Alliance