Ross Ferry Marine Park is shown in this file image. Photo by Ian Nathanson /Cape Breton PostArticle contentThe Ross Ferry Stewardship Society is inviting people to help celebrate the people who manage and maintain the Bras d’Or Lake park.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentOn Saturday, from 12-2 p.m. the society will host a volunteer and community appreciation celebration at the Ross Ferry Marine Park. There will be a free barbecue, fries, cupcakes, games for the kids, and music by Rachel Davis and Darren McMullen.Article contentArticle contentArticle content“We have volunteers who show up week after week to help with the canteen or fix a broken railing or clean up the park”, says Nancy Cronin, volunteer co-ordinator. “We’re a very resourceful community, but many hands make light work, and we need all the help we can get. And we always have fun together.”Article contentLocated on the Bras d’Or Lake at 9685 Kempt Head Rd. in Ross Ferry, the provincial park is leased to the society under a special agreement that sees the site entirely funded and managed by community volunteers who hold events and raise money to maintain the park on the site of the former ferry that once between Ross Ferry and Big Harbour across the Great Bras d’Or Channel.Article contentThe site features a boat launch, picnic tables and covered picnic shelters, a children’s playground, outdoor fitness gym, walking trail and free public WiFi.Article contentOn Sundays during the summer, the park offers a canteen service and hosts the Ross Ferry Farmers Market for special events.Article contentFor more information and a calendar of events, visit www.rossferrymarinepark.ca.Article contentArticle content
Ross Ferry Marine Park hosting community celebration Saturday
