Conservation Authorities Moraine Coalition Report Card on Moraine and Greenbelt Lands

The Oak Ridges Moraine protects the headwaters of 65 rivers that flow north and south of the Greenbelt and provide clean sources of drinking water and healthy corridors to allow the movement of plants, animals, and fish. A report card will publish scientific information about the health of the Moraine and adjacent Greenbelt watersheds and identify priority actions needed to make improvements.  

Ontario Greenbelt Alliance Creating a Lasting Legacy

As the Greenbelt celebrates its first decade, its biggest champion, the Ontario Greenbelt Alliance, is connecting with residents to explore and reinforce the Greenbelt's role in sustaining a healthy future for the region.

County Stewardship Network

The project launches a Countryside Stewardship Network along the Credit River. An online tool, the Network will engage private landowners to share stewardship experiences, celebrate accomplishments and generally strengthen a stewardship ethic within the watershed and environmental outcomes, particularly around protecting wetlands.

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 June 5, 2013 

ONTARIO’S GREENBELT CONNECTS HEALTHY FORESTS & HEALTHY KIDS

New Interpretive Sign Teaches Next Generation the Benefits of Forest and Greenbelt Protection

 A new interpretive sign is being installed today at the Ganaraska Forest. The sign, created by the Friends of the Greenbelt Foundation, in partnership with the Ganaraska Forest Centre, highlights the contributions and environmental impacts of the Ganaraska Forest, part of Ontario’s Greenbelt.

The Ganaraska: A Forest Reborn

Today is June 5^th, 2013 and it is World Environment Day.

We are strolling amongst thick boughs of pine and cedar, enjoying the vast and scenic landscape that is the Ganaraska forest. Southern Ontario’s largest forest is truly an impressive sight to behold.

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June 3, 2013

FOOD AND TRAVEL TELEVISION SHOW FEATURES ONTARIO’S GOLDEN HORSESHOE

Attn: Local, Agricultural, Food, Education, Community News and Assignment Desks Golden Horseshoe Food and Farming Cluster Stars in Special “Discover Canada” Trilogy of ‘Off The Beaten Palate’, Premieres June 6th.

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May 28, 2013

THIS WEEKEND, BE A TRAIL GRAZER

New Beamsville Bench Vineyard Trail opens at Graze the Bench in Beamsville this Saturday

Beamsville (May 28, 2013) - The host wineries of the annual Graze the Bench festival are suggesting that guests opt for their trail shoes this weekend. The group of seven wineries has created a new trail that will enable visitors to walk the event route through the scenic vineyards that produce their award-winning wines. Adjacent to the dramatic rock faces of the Niagara Escarpment, this section of the Beamsville Bench is a jewel in Wine Country with its rolling vineyards, naturalized areas and beautiful vistas of orchards leading to Lake Ontario. And now, visitors can experience it in a new way. 

Neil Young with Crazy Horse to Headline 2013 Greenbelt Harvest Picnic

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May 28, 2013

SUPPORT FOR NEW GREENBELT CYCLING ROUTE 

The Waterfront Regeneration Trust (WRT) and the Friends of the Greenbelt Foundation have partnered to create a new 600 kilometer recreational cycling route through six Greenbelt regions, spanning from Northumberland to Niagara.

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May 28, 2013

CONNECTING THE GREENBELT THROUGH CYCLING

New Route Will Increase Tourism and Recreation and Support Local Economy

The Waterfront Regeneration Trust (WRT) and the Friends of the Greenbelt Foundation have partnered to create a 600 kilometer recreational cycling route through six Greenbelt regions, spanning West from Northumberland, through the Greater Golden Horseshoe and ending in Niagara.