2007/2008

University of Toronto

First Fruits of Spring Launch

First Fruits of Spring is a strawberry extravaganza in Toronto that features 25 restaurants and over 20 strawberry producers from around the Greenbelt and beyond. Continue reading

Grants Made:

$6,600 - May 28, 2008

Proudly operating in the city of Hamilton for over 50 years, the Ottawa Street Farmers’ Market has been renewed and relocated, and is ready to provide customers with locally grown and competitively priced produce, year-round. Continue reading

Grants Made:

$15,000 - April 18, 2008

Wabash Building Society

Sorauren Farmers’ Market

A new farmers’ market at Sorauren Park in Toronto’s Roncesvalles and Parkdale neighbourhoods draws Greenbelt farmers to market and showcases locally-grown ethno-cultural crops to residents of this diverse community. Continue reading

Grants Made:

$10,000 - April 18, 2008

City of Brampton (Brampton Farmers’ Market)

Awareness Building Partnership

The goal of the Brampton Farmers’ Market project is to increase the visibility of the market and market booth by building a Market Information tent, a community use/entertainment tent, and installing better visual signage to direct customers to these areas. Continue reading

Grants Made:

$1,500 - April 18, 2008

TVOntario

The Ontario Greenbelt Adventure

Our children will play a key role in shaping the future of the Greenbelt and maintaining it for generations to come, so TVO Kids is playing a vital role in its preservation by recruiting thousands of children to jump in to the Amazing Greenbelt Adventure. Continue reading

Grants Made:

$440,000 - March 26, 2008

A few days to go until the #Ontariobikesummit. Can’t wait to hear what Dr. David McKeown has to say! @cycleontario @STRcanada #sharetheroad about 3 hours ago

For fresh air, clean water, healthy local food, and a thriving economy with good jobs Ontario’s Greenbelt is the solution. At more than 1.8 million acres, it’s the world’s largest permanently protected greenbelt, keeping our farmlands, forests, wetlands safe and sustainable.The Friends of the Greenbelt Foundation works to help keep farmers successful, strengthen local economies, and protect and grow natural features.