tried writing another nerdy blog, this time about pumpkins. You know, the flavour compounds, the physical structure of the beast, the long and exciting history. Nothing grabbed me. “Pumpkins are related to gourds.” Mmm snore.

When it comes down to it, the most exciting thing about pumpkins is eating them in one form or another. This is the first in a series discussing buying, eating and drinking our favourite autumn cucurbita.

This small article from the Greenbelt for Health website shows you the important contribution the Greenbelt makes towards improved air quality.

With links to articles from Health Canada, the David Suzuki Foundation, the Lung Association and more, you'll be sure to want to visit the Greenbelt for a breath of fresh air.

Be sure not to miss the change of seasons and the beautiful fall colours.

As the Friends of the Greenbelt Foundation entered its 7th year, we received a $20 million re-investment from the provincial government. The Board of Directors decided that it is an opportune time to re-assess our current goals and approaches, and consider our priorities going forward.

As part of this assessment, the Board wanted to get feedback from across the Greenbelt from the varying organizations and individuals with an interest in the Foundation’s work, including municipal and conservation authority staff, agricultural and environmental-related associations and farmers etc.

Scientist Gail Krantzberg tells us about her passion for water in the video below, but you don't have to be a scientist to love water! Visit the Ontario Greenbelt Facebook page and tell us why you care about clean water. 

The Ontario Greenbelt protects many watersheds across the province allowing us to have fresh, clean, and safe water for our families to drink. In Southern Ontario, we have come to expect that we can drink and use the water that comes from our kitchen tap.

Much of this comfort is found because we are surrounded by beautiful trees, clean earth and protected areas that filter our water and rid them of what could be harmful. Simply put, we need our Greenbelt to have safe drinking water. When you think about how the Greenbelt surrounds our cities, towns, and villages - it just makes sense.

On Saturday, September 17^th I had the pleasure of biking through Rouge Park for the 5^th annual Tour de Greenbelt. In the past the Tour de Greenbelt has been held in Niagara, Durham and York regions, this year the Tour made its way through Rouge Park for the first time.

For more information on Recipe for Change, Eat-In Ontario and other activities and events email [email protected]

Last week the Greenbelt crew headed out to the Niagara region to participate in the Annual Grape Growers Luncheon. As usual the wine was superb, the company was great and the conversation, interesting and important.

This year marks the fifth annual Tour de Greenbelt. Tour de Greenbelt, is a cycling event for riders to experience the beauty and offerings of Ontario’s Greenbelt. This year, the Tour was held at Rouge Park, conveniently located close to downtown Toronto. With 12k, 25k, 50k, 75k, and 100k routes and stops at Bob Hunter Memorial Park, Reesor Family Home, and Whittamore’s Farm riders were set for a fun-filled day.