Press Releases
Statement from Burkhard Mausberg on the announcement of growing the Greenbelt
Press Releases | November 20, 2012
Photo published with permission and (C) Conservation Halton 2012 November 20, 2012 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Statement from Burkhard Mausberg on the announcement of growing the Greenbelt Today, Burkhard Mausberg, CEO of the Friends of the Greenbelt Foundation released the following statement on the Ontario Government announcement to grow the Greenbelt:“Today, the Ontario government... Continue reading
CEO Burkhard Mausberg on the resignation of Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty
Press Releases | October 16, 2012
October 16, 2012 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Statement from Burkhard Mausberg on the resignation of Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty Today, Burkhard Mausberg, CEO of the Friends of the Greenbelt Foundation released the following statement on the resignation of Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty: Continue reading
Small Change Making a Big Difference: One-of-a-kind Program Brings New Products to a Farmers’ Market Near You
Press Releases | October 4, 2012
This harvest season there’s even more to celebrate with new products available at farmers’ markets in and around Ontario’s Greenbelt. With support from the Friends of the Greenbelt Foundation, more than $44,000 in small-scale or ‘microgrants’ are being provided to 68 farmers, helping them meet customers’ demands to bring more local food to their plates. Continue reading
The Value of Rouge Park? Priceless.
Press Releases | September 13, 2012
New study values Greenbelt’s Rouge Park at more than $115M per year David Suzuki Foundation recently released a study that estimates the economic benefits provided by farmland and green space within the proposed Rouge National Park and surrounding watersheds. Continue reading
Ontario's secret climate change weapon: the Greenbelt
Press Releases | August 14, 2012
Study finds Ontario Greenbelt's forests and wetlands store millions of tonnes of carbon: equivalent to annual emissions from 33-million carsTORONTO - The David Suzuki Foundation released a study today that assesses the economic value of hundreds of millions of tonnes of carbon absorbed and stored in the internationally renowned Ontario Greenbelt — a relatively unheralded carbon storehouse... Continue reading
Announcing: Dinner Belles and Lee Reed at the 2012 Greenbelt Harvest Picnic -- Vendor applications now being accepted.
Press Releases | July 11, 2012
Dinner Belles and Lee Reed to Perform at 2012 Greenbelt Harvest PicnicCall for Volunteers, Farmers, Visual Artists, Food and Craft Vendors Saturday September 1, 2012 Gates at 11AM Christie Lake Conservation Area 1002 Highway #5 West Dundas, Ontario TICKETS ON SALE NOW!! Tickets available online at www.ticketmaster.ca, Ticketmaster outlets or by calling 1-855-872-5000 or at Picks and Sticks, 140... Continue reading
Red Green to speak at the Grape Growers of Ontario Celebrity Luncheon
Press Releases | July 9, 2012
St. Catharines, ON The Grape Growers of Ontario, in partnership with Meridian Credit Union, Friends of the Greenbelt Foundation, and the Niagara Grape and Wine Festival, are pleased to announce that Steve Smith, aka ‘Red Green,’ will be the speaker at the 2012 Celebrity Luncheon which kicks off the 61st Annual Niagara Grape and Wine Festival. The event will take place at Club Roma in St.... Continue reading
Announcing the 2012 Greenbelt Harvest Picnic, Christie Lake, Hamilton
Press Releases | June 12, 2012
The Friends of the Greenbelt Foundation, September Seventh Entertainment, CBCMusic.ca, and the Hamilton Spectator Present: Feist, Emmylou Harris, Daniel Lanois with Brian Blade, Gord Downie and the Sadies, Sarah Harmer, Mix Master Mike, Jesse Cook, Brady L. Blade, Sr. and the Hallelujah Train, & more! Live at the 2012 Greenbelt Harvest... Continue reading
The 2012 Friend of the Greenbelt Award Goes To...
Press Releases | June 7, 2012
June 7, 2012 Celebrating Ontario VQA Wine -Award Recognizes LCBO, Wine Council of Ontario, and Grape Growers of Ontario for Contributions to the Greenbelt- Continue reading
New Cultural Heritage Landscape Park to Celebrate Nature and First Nations History
Press Releases | June 6, 2012
For Immediate Release: June 6, 2012 Internationally Significant Skandatut Site Saved: New Cultural Heritage Landscape Park to Celebrate Nature and First Nations History Vaughan, ON – Vaughan City Council voted unanimously last night to accept a deal to save Skandatut, an internationally significant cultural heritage site in the Greenbelt, on the historic Humber River in Vaughan,... Continue reading
