The Municipality of Casselman has accepted a $200,000 contribution from Caisse Desjardins Ontario for the Bird’s Eye View Park project.
The project involves the creation of a walking trail, bird sanctuary, and a park, incorporating elements of public art to establish a prominent space for Franco-Ontarian poetry.
The project is accessible via Brisson Street, along the South Nation River in Casselman.
The Poetry Garden will feature works by 10 Franco-Ontarian authors, whose texts will be permanently displayed in the park.
“This initiative is very close to our hearts. Knowing that Caisse Desjardins Ontario is joining the project as a Founding Sponsor is truly exciting. We now have the means to make the Poetry Garden a meeting place for Franco-Ontarian authors, the Casselman community, and its visitors. What an innovative way to integrate art into a public space!” said Casselman Mayor Geneviève Lajoie.
“We are proud to be partners in this initiative, which has the potential to positively influence our community by enhancing cultural belonging and stimulating the region’s socio-economic and tourism vitality,” said Desjardins Ontario Chief Executive Officer Billy Boucher.
Construction in the park and the Jardin de la poésie is expected to start later this summer. To learn more about the authors featured in the Jardin de la poésie, go to: https://www.casselman.ca/en/recreation-culture/parcs-et-installations/birds-eye-view-park.
