rare Charitable Research Reserve
@raresites.bsky.social
Protecting 1,500+ acres of environmentally sensitive lands across ten properties in Waterloo Region and Wellington County, for research, education, and the health and well-being of our community.
https://raresites.org/
https://raresites.org/
Get ready for an unforgettable March Break adventure at rare! Space is limited, so register today and give your child a week of fun learning in nature.
To learn more and register, please visit: app.amilia.com/store...
To learn more and register, please visit: app.amilia.com/store...
November 11, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Get ready for an unforgettable March Break adventure at rare! Space is limited, so register today and give your child a week of fun learning in nature.
To learn more and register, please visit: app.amilia.com/store...
To learn more and register, please visit: app.amilia.com/store...
There is still time to register for the Yoga in the Garden THIS WEEK! Don't miss out because it is the last session of 2025.
for more details, please visit www.raresites.org/ev...
for more details, please visit www.raresites.org/ev...
November 10, 2025 at 1:20 PM
There is still time to register for the Yoga in the Garden THIS WEEK! Don't miss out because it is the last session of 2025.
for more details, please visit www.raresites.org/ev...
for more details, please visit www.raresites.org/ev...
rare's bi-annual review is now out for 2025-2026 Fall/Winter! Read all about the amazing things happening at rare and the amazing people and organizations supporting us along the way. Visit rare's publications page to read the latest issue and past issues! www.raresites.org/pu... (link in bio)
October 24, 2025 at 10:19 PM
rare's bi-annual review is now out for 2025-2026 Fall/Winter! Read all about the amazing things happening at rare and the amazing people and organizations supporting us along the way. Visit rare's publications page to read the latest issue and past issues! www.raresites.org/pu... (link in bio)
Self-care, egret edition. Even the most elegant birds need a little grooming.
October 16, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Self-care, egret edition. Even the most elegant birds need a little grooming.
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October 14, 2025 at 7:53 PM
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Did someone say something about Blue Jays?
Lots of chatter around them this week… maybe you’ll catch sight of one in the trees (or your TV) this weekend.
Doing some bird watching this weekend at rare? Comment below the species you're hoping to see on the trails this weekend!
Lots of chatter around them this week… maybe you’ll catch sight of one in the trees (or your TV) this weekend.
Doing some bird watching this weekend at rare? Comment below the species you're hoping to see on the trails this weekend!
October 11, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Did someone say something about Blue Jays?
Lots of chatter around them this week… maybe you’ll catch sight of one in the trees (or your TV) this weekend.
Doing some bird watching this weekend at rare? Comment below the species you're hoping to see on the trails this weekend!
Lots of chatter around them this week… maybe you’ll catch sight of one in the trees (or your TV) this weekend.
Doing some bird watching this weekend at rare? Comment below the species you're hoping to see on the trails this weekend!
We hope you are easing into the long weekend just like this stunning snail, photographed by, @dunham_photography
October 10, 2025 at 6:17 PM
We hope you are easing into the long weekend just like this stunning snail, photographed by, @dunham_photography
Get outside, get your hands dirty, and build a better connection with the environment around you! We have several excellent opportunities to volunteer and get involved. For more information swipe or visit www.raresites.org/ab...
Tip: This is a great chance to get high school volunteer hours
Tip: This is a great chance to get high school volunteer hours
October 8, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Get outside, get your hands dirty, and build a better connection with the environment around you! We have several excellent opportunities to volunteer and get involved. For more information swipe or visit www.raresites.org/ab...
Tip: This is a great chance to get high school volunteer hours
Tip: This is a great chance to get high school volunteer hours
Move your body in nature and feel great with rare! Join us for Yoga in the Garden. All you have to bring is yourself, your yoga mat and a donation for the Cambridge Foodbank. See you there!
for more details, please visit, www.raresites.org/ev...
for more details, please visit, www.raresites.org/ev...
October 6, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Move your body in nature and feel great with rare! Join us for Yoga in the Garden. All you have to bring is yourself, your yoga mat and a donation for the Cambridge Foodbank. See you there!
for more details, please visit, www.raresites.org/ev...
for more details, please visit, www.raresites.org/ev...
Happy Saturday! Enjoy a wonderful weekend (hopefully enjoying time in nature)! Tag us if you visit any of the events this weekend or rare sites.
White-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus), photo by Adam Gray
White-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus), photo by Adam Gray
September 27, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Happy Saturday! Enjoy a wonderful weekend (hopefully enjoying time in nature)! Tag us if you visit any of the events this weekend or rare sites.
White-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus), photo by Adam Gray
White-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus), photo by Adam Gray
Have you heard? Local Markets is hosting a Sip & Shop Fall Market on Saturday, September 27 at the Wave Maker and they have chosen rare to be their local charity recipient!
Grab a beer shop all things fall and visit us at the rare booth!
Grab a beer shop all things fall and visit us at the rare booth!
September 26, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Have you heard? Local Markets is hosting a Sip & Shop Fall Market on Saturday, September 27 at the Wave Maker and they have chosen rare to be their local charity recipient!
Grab a beer shop all things fall and visit us at the rare booth!
Grab a beer shop all things fall and visit us at the rare booth!
Are you looking for something fun to do this weekend? Visit rare at the Preston Cambridge Library for Harvest Day! The Preston Library is offering a day filled with games, crafts and fun sensory activities, great for the whole family.
September 25, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Are you looking for something fun to do this weekend? Visit rare at the Preston Cambridge Library for Harvest Day! The Preston Library is offering a day filled with games, crafts and fun sensory activities, great for the whole family.
Move your body in nature and feel great with rare! Join us for Yoga in the Garden. All you have to bring is yourself, your yoga mat and a donation for the Cambridge Foodbank. See you there!
for more details, please visit, www.raresites.org/ev...
for more details, please visit, www.raresites.org/ev...
September 24, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Move your body in nature and feel great with rare! Join us for Yoga in the Garden. All you have to bring is yourself, your yoga mat and a donation for the Cambridge Foodbank. See you there!
for more details, please visit, www.raresites.org/ev...
for more details, please visit, www.raresites.org/ev...
What an incredible day at the 16th Annual Trail Party! Thanks to the support of our community, we raised over $48k (and still counting) in support of conservation, research and education at rare.
A huge thank you to the rare community #StepUpForNature. We hope to see you next year!
A huge thank you to the rare community #StepUpForNature. We hope to see you next year!
September 23, 2025 at 3:40 PM
What an incredible day at the 16th Annual Trail Party! Thanks to the support of our community, we raised over $48k (and still counting) in support of conservation, research and education at rare.
A huge thank you to the rare community #StepUpForNature. We hope to see you next year!
A huge thank you to the rare community #StepUpForNature. We hope to see you next year!
On the eve of rare's 16th Annual Trail Party, we’re remembering the joy, laughter and community spirit from past Trail Parties. From first steps on the trail to crossing the finish line together, every memory is rooted in care for nature and each other.
#StepUpForNature
#StepUpForNature
September 20, 2025 at 1:43 PM
On the eve of rare's 16th Annual Trail Party, we’re remembering the joy, laughter and community spirit from past Trail Parties. From first steps on the trail to crossing the finish line together, every memory is rooted in care for nature and each other.
#StepUpForNature
#StepUpForNature
Our 16th Annual Trail Party is just days away, and thanks to our amazing community, we’re so close to reaching our fundraising goal. Every dollar helps protect local lands, support critical research and inspire the next generation of environmental stewards.
Donate today!
raceroster.com/event...
Donate today!
raceroster.com/event...
September 19, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Our 16th Annual Trail Party is just days away, and thanks to our amazing community, we’re so close to reaching our fundraising goal. Every dollar helps protect local lands, support critical research and inspire the next generation of environmental stewards.
Donate today!
raceroster.com/event...
Donate today!
raceroster.com/event...
Are you curious about where a green career can take you? Join us at the Sustainable Career Expo on Wednesday, September 24!
Connect with professionals, explore opportunities in conservation, research, education and more.
Connect with professionals, explore opportunities in conservation, research, education and more.
September 18, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Are you curious about where a green career can take you? Join us at the Sustainable Career Expo on Wednesday, September 24!
Connect with professionals, explore opportunities in conservation, research, education and more.
Connect with professionals, explore opportunities in conservation, research, education and more.
Are you joining rare to #StepUpForNature on Sunday, September 21, 2025? Be sure to pick up your Wood Rescue commemorative pin made from fallen tree branches! Grab one for $5 this weekend at the Trail Party or add it to your registration when you proceed to checkout.
September 17, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Are you joining rare to #StepUpForNature on Sunday, September 21, 2025? Be sure to pick up your Wood Rescue commemorative pin made from fallen tree branches! Grab one for $5 this weekend at the Trail Party or add it to your registration when you proceed to checkout.
We are 5 days out!!!
We hope you will Step up for Nature and join the party! Fundraise, walk, hike or run to help protect natural environments and help the next generation become stewards of the environment.
#StepUpforNature and register at raceroster.com/event... (Link in Bio)
We hope you will Step up for Nature and join the party! Fundraise, walk, hike or run to help protect natural environments and help the next generation become stewards of the environment.
#StepUpforNature and register at raceroster.com/event... (Link in Bio)
September 16, 2025 at 3:11 PM
We are 5 days out!!!
We hope you will Step up for Nature and join the party! Fundraise, walk, hike or run to help protect natural environments and help the next generation become stewards of the environment.
#StepUpforNature and register at raceroster.com/event... (Link in Bio)
We hope you will Step up for Nature and join the party! Fundraise, walk, hike or run to help protect natural environments and help the next generation become stewards of the environment.
#StepUpforNature and register at raceroster.com/event... (Link in Bio)
Thank you for supporting the 16th Annual Trail Party: Walk, Hike or Run for rare. Thanks to their generosity, our community can come together on Sunday, September 21, at Riverbluffs Park in Cambridge to celebrate nature, enjoy the outdoors and raise funds to protect local lands and wildlife.
September 15, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Thank you for supporting the 16th Annual Trail Party: Walk, Hike or Run for rare. Thanks to their generosity, our community can come together on Sunday, September 21, at Riverbluffs Park in Cambridge to celebrate nature, enjoy the outdoors and raise funds to protect local lands and wildlife.
Happy Saturday! We hope you are having a lovely weekend! Tag us in your rare trail visits!
Oriole bird (Icterus galbula)
Photo by Rose Osborn
Oriole bird (Icterus galbula)
Photo by Rose Osborn
September 13, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Happy Saturday! We hope you are having a lovely weekend! Tag us in your rare trail visits!
Oriole bird (Icterus galbula)
Photo by Rose Osborn
Oriole bird (Icterus galbula)
Photo by Rose Osborn
Are you passionate about nature and looking to contribute to real environmental research? rare is looking for volunteers to support a new ecological monitoring program:
To sign up, email research@raresites.org
To sign up, email research@raresites.org
September 11, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Are you passionate about nature and looking to contribute to real environmental research? rare is looking for volunteers to support a new ecological monitoring program:
To sign up, email research@raresites.org
To sign up, email research@raresites.org
Join rare on Sunday, September 21, 2025, for our 16th annual TRAIL PARTY!
Fundraise, walk, hike or run to help protect natural environments and help the next generation become stewards of the environment.
#StepUpforNature and register at raceroster.com/event... (Link in Bio)
Fundraise, walk, hike or run to help protect natural environments and help the next generation become stewards of the environment.
#StepUpforNature and register at raceroster.com/event... (Link in Bio)
September 10, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Join rare on Sunday, September 21, 2025, for our 16th annual TRAIL PARTY!
Fundraise, walk, hike or run to help protect natural environments and help the next generation become stewards of the environment.
#StepUpforNature and register at raceroster.com/event... (Link in Bio)
Fundraise, walk, hike or run to help protect natural environments and help the next generation become stewards of the environment.
#StepUpforNature and register at raceroster.com/event... (Link in Bio)
We’re grateful to Civilian Screen Printing and Wood Rescue for supporting the 16th Annual Trail Party: Walk, Hike, or Run for rare.
Register today: www.raresites.org/ev...
Register today: www.raresites.org/ev...
September 9, 2025 at 8:27 PM
We’re grateful to Civilian Screen Printing and Wood Rescue for supporting the 16th Annual Trail Party: Walk, Hike, or Run for rare.
Register today: www.raresites.org/ev...
Register today: www.raresites.org/ev...