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Nova’s Ark Team

Board of Directors

Mary-Ann Nova

Mary-Ann Nova

President/Director

Greg Kruk

Greg Kruk

Board of Director

Geoff Nova

Geoff Nova

Treasurer

Heather Hawco-Gray

Heather Hawco-Gray

Vice President

Nicole Rands

Nicole Rands

Board of Director

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Volunteers are our greatest gift!

We would not be Nova's Ark without the passion and dedication of all of our volunteers. Our volunteers have gentle hearts, a respect for all living things, extreme patience, a willingness to learn and always have a big smile!

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The first snowfall! Yesterday, we went tobogganing

The first snowfall! Yesterday, we went tobogganing, helped with shovelling and enjoyed some snowy walks. We can’t wait for SnOw many great adventures to come!

We learn in so many different ways during “Out o

We learn in so many different ways during “Out of the Box”! Our teams have been building new life skills, exploring different types of music and making many discoveries. It’s truly wonderful to share these experiences together!

Team Two is getting ready for Forest Program resea

Team Two is getting ready for Forest Program research in the winter! Of course, we performed a risk assessment before starting our project to evaluate the level of risk. Terrific work team!

Wow! We have a HUGE thank you for 100 Women Who Ca

Wow! We have a HUGE thank you for 100 Women Who Care Durham Region! Last week, Nova’s Ark was selected as Charity of Choice in the final Giving Circle of 2024, which was their biggest meeting to date. Special shoutout to member Ashley for nominating us!

Your generosity will make such a huge difference to our families and we all can’t thank you enough. We truly appreciate you all taking the time to listen to our stories, learn more about who we are and believe in hope @100womendurhamregion ! #LocalWomenLocalImpact

The Pumpkin Extravaganza! Our teams have had such

The Pumpkin Extravaganza! Our teams have had such a blast putting pumpkins to use is so many ways. We’ve practiced using hammer and nails, fed them to our animal ambassadors and smashed them for some of forest friends to enjoy. Thank you so much to our Nova‘s Ark community for donating so many pumpkins of different shapes, sizes and colours. Until next year!

Huge thank you to our friends Marcus and Tyce for

Huge thank you to our friends Marcus and Tyce for your thoughtful donation! We truly appreciate you hand-picking food, enrichment toys and more for our animal ambassadors. They can’t wait to enjoy everything you brought over! Your generosity makes a big difference for us all at Nova’s Ark!

Our winter prep continues! Today our teams helped

Our winter prep continues! Today our teams helped our front paddock pals head to their winter home as we all lined up on the driveway to cheer them on during “The Running of the Donkeys”!

This year’s herd ran so fast that they were too quick to catch a group photo! So, we’ve also included some pictures of the last couple of years “Running of the Donkeys” in the fall!

Great work everyone!

A week full of kindness! From friendship bracelet

A week full of kindness! From friendship bracelet making to positive affirmations we’ve had a wonderful time celebrating World Kindness Week together!

We’re so lucky to have had the Durham Attack Cri

We’re so lucky to have had the Durham Attack Crimson U14 team come out to volunteer with us! In the beautiful sunshine, this hardworking crew raked up lots and lots of leaves. We appreciate you taking the time out of your weekend to support our grass-roots charity. Thank you for believing in us at Nova’s Ark @durhamattackcrimson14u !

The Great Guinea Pig Migration is complete and fal

The Great Guinea Pig Migration is complete and fall is definitely here! A job well done to our teams who helped bring our guinea pig pals into their warm space yesterday. Our animal care team performed a health check, while our participants ensured each furry friend was safe and happy during their transport inside. Our 80 guinea pigs are loving the cozy atmosphere. Winter is not far behind!

Lest We Forget, our teams have been learning all a

Lest We Forget, our teams have been learning all about Remembrance Day and why we honour it. We have had a special focus on Indigenous Veterans Day, the Purple Poppy to honour animal heroes and a recreation of Flanders Fields. Thank you to our participants for the huge amounts of respect while we all take the time to listen, learn and reflect.

Team Two made the first campfire of the season! Wi

Team Two made the first campfire of the season! With safety skills, teamwork and persistence, we had a fantastic fire. There was even a chance to pop some popcorn! So many fun ways to learn in “Out of the Box”!

Leaves, leaves and more leaves! We’re making the

Leaves, leaves and more leaves! We’re making the most out of the beauty of fall by creating leaf crowns, jumping in huge leaf piles and admiring the gorgeous colours. Of course, we have many amazing helpers to rake them up and bring full wheelbarrows of leaves down to the pit. More fall adventures await!

Shoutout to the U12 Durham Rebells Tano volleyball

Shoutout to the U12 Durham Rebells Tano volleyball team for beginning our Pumpkin Extravaganza donations! Over the weekend, this wonderful team brought in their pumpkins to contribute to our programming and animal ambassador enrichment. Thank you for being so lovely and making a big difference @durhamrebelstano !

To anyone interested in donating a pumpkin or pumpkins, feel free to send us a message, email admin.novasark@bell.net or give us a call at 905-706-1009! The last day for pumpkin dropoffs will be Sunday, November 17th and then our Pumpkin Extravaganza will close until next year!

We had a week full of getting creative, spending t

We had a week full of getting creative, spending time with wonderful friends and learning about all things harvest-themed!

The weather today was absolutely gorgeous! So, we’re taking some time to reflect on the incredible summer we had together. Take a look at our 2024 Summer Program slideshow on our YouTube channel, Nova’s Ark Charity, for just a glimpse of the adventures we shared together!

Thank you to the U12 Dynamite and U16 Crush Durham

Thank you to the U12 Dynamite and U16 Crush Durham Attack Volleyball teams for volunteering with us over the weekend! In the rain and shine, both teams were a huge help in getting us ready for the colder months ahead by raking leaves and putting out fresh mulch. Your time commitment, hard work and positive energy have helped us greatly. Thank you for taking the time to learn, listen and make a difference @durham_attack_dynamite and @durhamattackcrush !

It is “Take Me Outside Week”! At Nova’s Ark,

It is “Take Me Outside Week”! At Nova’s Ark, we love being outdoors. There are endless opportunities to learn, explore, and connect with nature. Check out some of our outdoor fun from this week so far, including enjoying huge leaf piles, learning about migration, and making the most of this beautiful weather. We can’t wait for more outdoor excitement as the weather changes!

Another thank you to the Pickering Casino Resort P

Another thank you to the Pickering Casino Resort PROUD Team for coming out to volunteer again! What an amazing year it has been so far together! From raking leaves to tidying up bushes, these incredible individuals were busy and so enthusiastic about all of the activities going on for our participants. The ongoing commitment of the PROUD Team is truly outstanding. We can’t wait to see you next month for more fall adventures!

We can’t thank the hardworking Clark family enou

We can’t thank the hardworking Clark family enough for completing their 5th Annual Fundraising Raffle for us at Nova’s Ark! In addition to family and friends donating all prizes for the event, 100% of donations came directly to Nova’s Ark. It was a total labour of love which began in July and ended in October. Thank you once again, Alex, Cheryl, Drew and Abbey for all of your efforts and to all those who participated. You have all truly made a difference!

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