The Ashburnham Memorial Stewardship Group (AMSG), was founded in June 2021 in order to advocate for positive changes to Ashburnham Memorial Park, known locally as “Armour Hill”. It is hoped that these changes will increase Stewardship and respect for the Historical and Environmental aspects of this Park (bird watching, hiking, astronomy, War Memorial Ceremonies, school visits, tourism etc), while decreasing the known negative behaviours that occur on the hill (speeding, reckless driving, breaking bottles, garbage dumping, illegal fireworks, etc.). AMSG is comprised of citizen volunteers who meet monthly to discuss issues and ideas for AMP and to liaise with City Councillors representing Ashburnham Ward on City Council. To date, the Arenas, Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee, the Museum and Archives Advisory Committee and the Police Services Board have been very receptive to this information and to working with the AMSG towards positive change within Ashburnham Memorial Park.
Our
Supporters
With financial support from The United Way Peterborough Neighbourhood Fund, Rotary Environmental Innovators Fund and The City of Peterborough Community Grant, Ashburnham Memorial Stewardship Group is able to host community events such as the biannual garbage cleanups, nature walks, art projects, and more! We are grateful for this financial support so that we may offer these events free, to our community.
In addition, AMSG is thankful for our community partners. Through cooperation, collaboration and in-kind support, they help keep our projects moving forward with ease and success!
Our
Awards
2024 – A Year of Awards and Accolades – AMSG received multiple awards for its environmental stewardship and community impact, including honours from the City of Peterborough, Trent Community Research Centre, and the Rotary Environmental Innovators Fund.
On Sept 24, 2024, Ashburnham Memorial Stewardship Group received the Environmental Stewardship/Sustainability Award from the City of Peterborough in recognition for our contribution to the community during the year 2023.
Trent Community Research Centre Award – AMSG co-chair Jenn McCallum accepted the Certificate of Achievement Award for Community Commitment to Student Learning from Tina Namiesniowski, (Senior Associate Deputy Minister of Employment and Social Development), at the Trent Community Research Centre, Annual Celebration of Research on March 28.
Rotary Environment Innovators – In 2024, AMSG received the Rotary Environmental Innovators Fund award accompanied by funding for the project – ‘From a Parking Lot to a Park’.
Contact Us
Anyone interested in more information or working with AMSG can email the group at: ashburnhamstewardship@gmail.com
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Facebook: @amsg.armourhill