Food and Farming

The Foundation helps farmers become more economically successful while being stewards of the land...

 

Environment

The Foundation is committed to protecting and enhancing the natural features of the Greenbelt to ensure we have clean air, clean water and a healthy ecosystem...

 

Economy

The Foundation is investing in building and strengthening of our local economy, from food to tourism to nurturing a working landscape that sustains jobs...

 

Growth and Planning

The Foundation actively encourages rural and urban communities to imagine a healthier future and find new approaches to planning challenges...

 

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Cycling 101: Gearing up for the 2013 Ontario Bike Summit

Tour de Greenbelt 2011Spring is finally upon us and it brings us warm weather that’s perfect for picnics, farmers’ markets and cycling. And with the 2013 Ontario Bike Summit coming up I’m becoming more and more interested in purchasing a bike and trying out one of the many cycling routes traipsing through Ontario’s greenbelt. Continue reading

 

Canadian Environmental Grantmakers' Network releases Sustainable Cities report

Sustainable Cities reportCommissioned by the Canadian Environmental Grantmakers’ Network (CEGN), this report outlines some of the key issues related to urban sustainability in Canada, profiles some of the promising approaches, and explores various roles that the philanthropic community could play in moving communities forward in this field. The executive summary is provided below; for the whole report, please... Continue reading

 

ONTARIO GROUPS THANK GOVERNMENT OF CANADA FOR SUPPORTING LOCAL FOOD

Logos: Greenbelt, OFA, GFS, Real Food for Real KidsFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 14, 2013ONTARIO GROUPS THANK GOVERNMENT OF CANADA FOR SUPPORTING LOCAL FOOD Consumers will once again be able to seek out and enjoy local foods, thanks to actions taken today by the Government of Canada.This announcement from Canada’s Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Hon. Gerry Ritz addresses the concerns put forward by Ontario groups, regarding restrictive... Continue reading

 

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Everdale Environmental Learning Centre

Feast of Fields Sponsorship

The 17th Annual Organic Advocates Feast of Fields event promotes local farmers, chefs, and value-added food and beverage producers, through an interactive farm tour, a farmers' market and demonstrations. Continue reading

Grants Made:

$9,400 - March 26, 2008

 

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