Sable Island Conservation Initiative
Wish You Were Here! / Wish You Weren’t.
Welcome to the Sable Island Conservation Initiative, created by Jillian Ramsay, the 2023 Inspired by Sable Island scholarship award winner. As a passionate advocate for wildlife conservation, Jillian has spearheaded this project in collaboration with the Friends of Sable Island Society. Learn more about Jillian and the 2023 Inspired by Sable Island Award here.
LEARN!
The initiative aims to shed light on the pressing conservation challenges facing Sable Island, home to rare species like the Sable Island Sweat Bee, Ipswich Sparrow, and iconic Sable Island horses. Through beautifully crafted postcards and a series of interesting and educational infographics, we invite you to discover the island’s delicate ecosystem and learn about the urgent need for action. The infographics offer insights and actionable ways for you to help protect Sable from wherever you live and work and are available for free sharing online or can be printed out for your wall or classroom! Learn more about the threats posed by marine pollution, dune erosion, and climate change by clicking on a topic below.
Marine Debris
Dune Erosion
Climate-Related Flooding
ACT!
The postcards capture Sable Island’s famed beauty while bringing the conservation concerns it faces into the foreground. Each card links to the free infographics with both a QR code and a website address. By sharing these cards and infographics you are supporting vital conservation efforts, safeguarding Sable Island’s biodiversity for future generations.
A set of six postcards is available from our webstore for the cost of shipping & handling. Get yours here.
Postcards will also be available in selected businesses in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Any funds raised from this activity will be used for our scholarship program.
THANK YOU!
Thank you for joining us in protecting this unique ecosystem, and happy learning!