Friends of the Greenbelt - Happy 12th Birthday to Ontario's Greenbelt!

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Photo – Celebrate the Greenbelt's 12th Birthday with a new Poem by Shane Koyczan!

Experience The Growers Prayer, a poem by renowned Canadian poet Shane Koyczan! The poem is not only a celebration; it’s also a call to action—asking all of us to share our passion for the Greenbelt. Join the conversation on social media using #ShareYourVoice, and head to The Drake Hotel in Toronto on March 26th for a special listening party! The first 12 Greenbelt friends to arrive will receive free entry. READ MORE...

Photo - Greenbeltfresh March Break Ideas - maple sugar festival

March Break Adventure Ideas!

March Break is almost upon us! The weather will be warmer, the kids will be out of school, and you’ll have a week of family fun. Wondering what to do? Here’s our guide to March Break camps, maple sugar festivals, and exploring the great outdoors.

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Photo - The Toronto Star Features Peri-Urban Agriculture

The Toronto Star features Peri-Urban Agriculture Recently, the Toronto Star's GTA section featured the benefits of peri-urban agriculture and urban farms, including the production of a variety of local food, the reduction of carbon emissions, and fighting urban sprawl.

Read it here!

Photo - Generation Squeeze Housing Affordability

Generation Squeeze Community Meeting Join our new grantee, Generation Squeeze, for a panel and breakout discussions on housing affordability in the GTA. Plus, read their report, Code Red: Rethinking Canadian Housing Policy.

The meeting will take place on March 11 at 2:30pm at Steelworkers Hall, Toronto.

The Greenbelt Photo Exhibit Opens Soon!The twenty winning photographs from the 2016 Greenbelt Photo Contest celebrate the beauty and importance of waters protected by the Greenbelt.

Catch them on display at the McMichael Canadian Art Collection from March 1 to June 30, 2017!

Tell us your Greenbelt priorities

2017 is a critical year for the Greenbelt and our region. We have the opportunity to protect more water and encourage sustainable growth. But this future is not guaranteed; we need your help. Take 5 minutes to let us know what you think we should focus on, and how you’d like to be involved!