The Niagara Nursery School and Childcare Centre is looking to raise $15,000 from this year’s Bunny Trail event during Easter weekend.
Run by the school and the Niagara-on-the-Lake Kinsmen, this year’s egg hunt kicks off at the NOTL Community Centre on April 19 at 10 a.m.
Along with the hunt, families can enjoy games, a colouring station, a bake sale, touch-a-truck, a petting zoo and more, with admission at $5 per child or $15 for three or more kids.
Laura Townsend, the nursery school’s president, said there will be a handful of new community sponsors this year, including RoboThink, which will set up a Lego station, and the private Montessori school Penfield Academy, which will host a beading station.
“I think it’s a really great way to engage with attendees,” Townsend said in an interview.
Funds raised this year will go directly to supporting programs and educational resources at the nursery.
“The money will go toward outdoor equipment — the students spend a significant amount of time outside. It will also go toward improving our technologies, our iPads and things that teachers are using every day in class,” Townsend said.
“The nursery school — it’s a not-for-profit organization, so we rely heavily on funding outside of what we receive from the region.”
The Fine Estates team is one of the Bunny Trail’s lead sponsors, providing the colouring station.
In a media release, realtor Andrew Perrie said supporting the day is an “honour,” as the nursery school provides essential educational resources.
Townsend thanks all the town sponsors for their efforts.
“This is such a community-focused event, and we’re really grateful to be aligned with the Niagara-on-the-Lake Kinsmen, the Niagara-on-the-Lake Community Centre and our local community sponsors who always donate so graciously.”
