ESSAY CONTEST WINNERS ANNOUNCED!

Graeme Hall Nature Sanctuary is pleased to announce the six top winners of the 2011 national Canada-Barbados Environmental Essay Contest.   Judging was very difficult, but the finalists showed incredible originality and insights into the Contest topic:  "Why is the environment important to Barbados?" Awards were split into two age categories and the winners shared a total of $4,000 in cash prizes plus Honourable Mentions.

Press Release:  http://www.graemehall.com/press/releases/essay-contest-winners-2011/

Winners:  http://www.graemehall.com/awards/essay-contest/2011-winners/ Details...

Osprey Saved at Graeme Hall

Wildlife caretakers at Graeme Hall Nature Sanctuary released an osprey back into the wild this past week after it had undergone rehabilitation for injuries and malnutrition. A video of the release is located here on the home page. Details...

The Sanctuary Cafe and Lakeside Lawn Open

The beautiful and tranquil SANCTUARY CAFE and Lakeside Lawn of the Sanctuary are now open to the public on a limited basis. However, there are no tours of the rest of the facility, and all Interpretive walkways, Aviaries and Exhibits remain closed to the public. 

Call ahead to make sure that the the Cafe and Lawn are open, as sometimes they are closed for private events.

Hours:

As mentioned earlier, the Sanctuary will close during special events. The Lakeside Lawn and deck area is open for people to stop by and have a drink or a snack while overlooking the lake. A limited service Cafe is open onsite serving tea, coffee, soft drinks and snacks. As many know, the Sanctuary lawn and deck area is a tranquil and beautiful lakeside venue - it is a wonderful place to unwind from the hustle and bustle of the city.

The facility is 100% accessible to physically challenged individuals who need wheelchair access.

Free Online Educational Resources Announced

Graeme Hall Nature Sanctuary is providing educational publications free of charge to students, teachers and the public.

Located online under Educational Materials on the Sanctuary's Reference Centre page, the material includes the booklet "A Self-Guided Tour of the Biology, History and Culture of Graeme Hall Nature Sanctuary" containing fascinating facts and folklore about Barbados, the Graeme Hall wetland and the eastern Caribbean. Other materials include facts about migratory bird navigation, flight and behaviour. Read the press release...

Thoughts from Peter Allard

Peter Allard writes about the real issues that affect the Sanctuary, and offers a perspective about why it is not just a regular business investment and deserves to be saved beyond our lifetime. Details...

Special Event Facilities Available

While the Sanctuary is closed to the general public, event facilities are now available for special occasions. For further information check our Events link at the top of this page, call (246) 435-9727 or use our Contact Form to get in touch.