Ravines photography exhibit brought out Toronto's ravine lovers
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New report looks at threats to the Greenbelt
Ontario's Greenbelt Under Threat: a study on what's at risk
The Ontario Greenbelt Alliance and Environmental Defence have released a new study on potential threats to the future of Ontario's Greenbelt.
The study's authors identified four distinct challenges to the Greenbelt's continued vitality: new infrastructure developments, new sprawl developments, the dumping of contaminated fill/soil on agricultural lands, and the proposed Pickering Airport.
An interesting read! And a timely one - the 2015 Greenbelt Review is right around the corner.
Tourism Opportunities for Ontario’s Greenbelt
Tourism is one of the world’s fastest growing industries … and Ontario’s tourism industry wants a piece of the action!
Last month, I attended the two-day Ontario Tourism Summit at the Blue Mountain Village Conference Centre. Hundreds of tourism professionals from across the province gathered to learn about the latest industry trends and forecasts, share best practices, network with colleagues, and recognize industry leaders.
One of the most valuable messages was the importance of packaging awesome experiences to attract consumer attention. Experiential travel expert, Celes Davar explained that today’s “travellers are looking to engage, discover, and enjoy a deeper connection with all things local, and know that you are a leader in sustainability practices.” Something Greenbelt experiences can deliver!
Greenbelt Activity Book
Did you know we've got a Greenbelt Activity Book? Crosswords, spot-the-difference, animal match-up games, and more!
The activities in this book are geared towards children ages 8 and older, but anyone is guaranteed to have fun!
Download your free copy.
Greenbelt Activity Book: Games and Puzzles for Kids
November 2014 Newsletter
November 2014 Newsletter
It's winter in the Greenbelt.
This month's newsletter features:
- Finding Greenbelt-grown Christmas Trees
- A 40-second animation of urban development in and around the Greenbelt
- Early bird tickets for the Greenbelt Harvest Picnic
- And more... !
2015 Greenbelt Harvest Picnic Tickets on sale now
Just in time For Christmas...2015 Greenbelt Harvest Picnic tickets go on sale Saturday, November 29th at 10am!
This year's lineup includes: Gordon Lightfoot, Kathleen Edwards, Basia Bulat, Gregory Alan Isakov, Martha Wainwright, Dinner Belles & many more.
Now in it's fifth year, the Greenbelt Harvest Picnic brings together great music, delicious food, and the great outdoors.
As with past years, this year’s Harvest Picnic will be held at Dundas Ontario's Christie Lake Conservation Area and will feature dozens of activities, talks, and performances.
Early bird tickets for the August 29th event go on sale this Saturday.
The Greenbelt Foundation welcomes two new board members
The Greenbelt Foundation recently welcomed two members to our Board of Directors, and we're excited to introduce them to you.
David Oved and Joyce McLean both bring decades of experience in government and in nonprofit organizations and a demonstrated passion for a more sustainable future.
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David Oved David Oved has been involved with environmental issues since 1985 when he joined the staff of Ontario Environment Minister Jim Bradley. He worked as a ministerial communications advisor at Queen's Park for 15 years, eight of them for the environment minister. Since the launch of the Friends of the Greenbelt Foundation until his retirement from government in 2014, David was the primary contact between the foundation and the Minister Responsible for the Greenbelt Foundation. He provided liaison with board chairs, and information and advice to GBF staff. David spends warm weather weekends at his cabin north of Madoc, where he plants and tends trees when he's doing anything at all. |
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Joyce McLean Joyce McLean has a range of experience in the public and non-profit sector. Most recently, Joyce worked as Director of Strategic Issues and managed the Office of the President at Toronto Hydro. She has led communication and policy efforts for renewable energy, conservation, and climate change initiatives at Toronto Hydro during her 17 years at the utility. Joyce was involved in the installation of North America’s first urban wind turbine at Toronto’s Exhibition Place. Prior to joining Toronto Hydro, Joyce spent twenty years in a number of roles, including: senior political policy advisor to two Ontario Environment Ministers; Chair of the Canadian Wind Energy Association; Founding Chair of Ontario’s Community Power Fund; Chair, Green$aver and as an international campaign director for Greenpeace. She studied political science, marketing, negotiations and journalism at York University, Ryerson University and Harvard Business School.
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Where to get a Greenbelt-grown Christmas Tree
It’s almost December, and for those of us who celebrate the holiday, it's time to start thinking Christmas Trees.
While there’s no shame in lugging a well-loved plastic one up from the basement or grabbing one from a nearby store, if you’ve never chosen your own tree from an Ontario Tree farm, you’re missing out.
Not only do our tree farms offer great selection--from Scotch and White pine, to Balsam, to Douglas Fir--they're also just fun to visit.
So if you’re up for an adventure this year, why not grab your own Greenbelt-grown tree.
To make it easy we’ve put together a list of Greenbelt Christmas Tree farms open for business this holiday session. Every Farm on our list not only offers a variety pre-cut and cut-your-own trees, they also offer warm drinks and family fun events.
Support local producers, get outside, and get yourself Greenbelt-grown tree.
Watch growth in the Golden Horseshoe!
Watch the growth in the Golden Horseshoe! Our 40 second animation shows changes in urban development and protected areas in the Golden Horseshoe from 1945 to 2014.
Agriculture Profile Brochure
Agriculture by the Numbers Web Brochure
Download the two page brochure of our latest agriculture study to get the 101 on farming in the Greenbelt.
Released in October 2014, the Greenbelt Foundation study Agriculture by the Numbers captures the changes in agriculture from 2001 to 2011 and highlights the natural and locational advantages of farming in Ontario’s Greenbelt