Hi everyone,
Buildings are all still well, but missing visitors!
This week's nugget of nature is the rhubarb in our orchard garden.
Fun facts about rhubarb
- It is a vegetable that comes back every year.
- It is popular in jams and desserts.
- The leaves are poisonous with only the stem being edible.
- Some varieties include: "Canada Red,""Valentine," and "Crimson Cherry."
- Rhubarb can be used cosmetically (to lighten hair) and medicinally.
Have a great week everyone. Stay safe and take care!
Catie Welch
We
have had to cancel or postpone events, facility rentals and are unable
to open on May 1st resulting in a loss of approximately $15000.00 in
planned revenue that is used for utilities, wages, and general operating
expenses. We have cut our expenses as much as possible including
reducing staff to one person 7 hours/week, unplugging non-essentials,
cancelling the internet and reducing temperatures in the buildings.
Staff and volunteers raise more than 50% of the revenue
needed to operate each year and at this time we have enough funds to
operate on a reduced budget until June 30. We are reaching
out to private foundations and applying for government grants, but
those funds tend to be project specific and not to be used for general
operations. If you are able to sponsor one of the following categories
or make a charitable donation of any amount your support is essential
right now. Can we count on your contribution?
One Month of Operations $3000 One Week of Operations $750
One Day of Operations $100 A Donation of Any Amount $_____
All cheques can be made payable to Tyrconnell Heritage Society and
mailed to Box 26, 29424 Lakeview Line, Wallacetown, ON, N0L 2M0. You
may also wish to donate online through our efficient and secure account
at Canada Helps. https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/tyrconnell-heritage-society/
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