BACK TO THE SEA IS TURNING 5 - CELEBRATE WITH US!

​​Back to the Sea was created in 2016, with the goal of opening a community aquarium in the Halifax Regional Municipality.

Five years later, here we are!
We've welcomed over 10,000 visitors to the Touch Tank Hut, had over 4,000 participants for on-location events, engaged over 50 volunteers and created 5 jobs in the field of marine biology. 

And now, we're turning 5 in May, the fifth month of the year.
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​With numbers like that, we knew we had to do something big!
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MAKING WAVES

​​To celebrate this milestone birthday, we're launching a month-long fundraising campaign - Making Waves!

Create monthly waves of support by becoming one of our new 55 monthly donors! 
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Any recurring donation amount will create a lasting impact!

​Make a difference by clicking here

By becoming a monthly donor in May, your support will be even more impactful.
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If we succeed in getting 55 new monthly donors,
Deloitte will contribute $5,555 to our celebratory campaign!

​A MONTH OF EVENTS

The month of May is going to be busy for Back to the Sea - join in on the fun!

Instagram Contests

​Throughout the month we ran 5 different Instagram contests, with prizes coming from five different organizations.

Our giveaways are finished, but check out @backtothesea_ns on Instagram to stay up to date on our content!

See some Back to the Sea!

​Past Winners​

Congrats to @caira_m for winning the "O is for Ocean" print by A for Adventure.
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Congrats to @corinnegillespie for winning this piece by Estelle Thomson!

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Congrats to @bouchard_laura for winning this Rope Rescue piece by Scotian Shores!

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Congrats to @patti.ryan for winning this Ocean Life print by Midnight Oil Print and Design House!

Congrats to @lauren_e_farley for winning a signed copy of Coastal Nova Scotia: A Photographic Tour by Acorn Art and Photography!

EASY GIVING WITH A LARGER IMPACT!

Donating on a monthly basis is easier on the wallet and has a HUGE impact for a small charity like ours!​
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Recurring donations are our only source of regular income, ensuring that we can keep offering fin-tastic ocean education.

And by joining our recurring gift program in May, you'll be helping us get an additional $5,555 in funds from Deloitte!

​Together, we can form a tidal wave in support for ocean education.​

FAQ's

Is my donation tax-deductible?

Yes! At the end of the year we will issue you a receipt for the total of your donations in the calendar year. 

Do I have to donate a specific or minimum amount? 

Nope! Donate $5, $10, $25, $500 a month or anything in between. It's entirely up to you! But if you donate $500/month, can we be BFF's please?!

When does my donation get processed?

You pick the date! Once you select "Show my support by making this a monthly donation", a calendar will pop up and you can select your preferred start date. Your donation will be processed on this date every month. If you'd like to donate on a day that has already passed in May (for example, the first of every month), simply select that day in June. Your commitment to becoming a monthly donor will still count even if your first donation is made in June!

Can I end my commitment at any time?

Yes, simply send us an email at info@backtothesea.ca and we will put an end to your monthly donations before the next payment date. We cannot issue refunds for any processed donations.

​How is my payment made?

Payment is made through the credit card of your choosing.

Is my information secure? What private information do you store?

Your information is securely processed via bloomerang, our donor software, and the payment is processed via Stripe. Your name, email and address get stored in our donor software so that we can contact you should any issues arise. This information is also required for us to issue your tax receipt at the end of the year. Bloomerang and Stripe do not make the credit card information available to Back to the Sea. 
If you prefer to process your payment through Canada Helps, you can do so here.

Where do my donation dollars go? 

All monthly donation funds get put towards what is most needed for our Society. Depending on the time of the year, these funds can help support our daily operation or specific programs. Currently, our most immediate needs are setting up the Touch Tank Hut and our Tidal Trekkers program for the 2021 season. Thank you for your support!