"Close the bridge. Just for an evening. Then let the people take over. Let them bring their picnic baskets and enjoy the peace, the panorama and, the Gods permitting, a sunset." The point, according to Patrick, is to celebrate and appreciate what this City really has to offer.
Our mission for this project was to raise funds to support the Cootes to Escarpment Park System: Conservation and Land Management Strategy.
To create a
One Day,
once in a lifetime event:
For one of the richest,
most biodiverse, areas in Canada
In less then 6 months $500,000 raised in donations!
Total stakeholders involved 3,811
1. Showcase the clean, green, and beautiful Hamilton that we love
2. Raise money for Cootes to Paradise (C2E) for land acquisition
3. Create awareness of the value of conservation and give voice to nature
4. Attract families, business, visionaries to become part of the City
Build community, meet your neighbours
12 food & beverage vendors,
16 exhibitors & friend of nature,
14 musical performances involving 265 participants,
40 suppliers,
25 project team volunteers,
100 student volunteers