Founded in 1965, the mission of the Grand River Conservation Foundation (GRCF) is to support and advance the work of the Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA). We envision a community that is connected, inspired and engaged in achieving a healthy watershed where everyone can live, work, play and prosper in balance with the natural environment.
Donations to the GRCF help support GRCA projects and initiatives that may otherwise not be possible, for example:
A gift of $30 supports the planting and preservation of one local tree or helps improve one metre of trail.
- Plant a tree: Each $30 donation plants and supports one tree. Trees are vital to the health and wellness of our watershed and the people who live, work and play here.
- Care for trails: Each $30 donation helps care for one metre of trail within the Grand River watershed.
Every year, countless people explore nature on our trails. Trails provide a great opportunity for people to get outdoors and explore nature’s wonders in a safe and accessible manner.
A New Guelph Lake Nature Centre
Since 1982, the Guelph Lake Nature Centre has offered curriculum-based, hands-on outdoor education programs to more than 600,000 people from Guelph, Wellington County and beyond. These programs are vital to shaping our environmental values and children’s sense of wonder in the world.
The new Centre will be located within the Guelph Lake Conservation Area and will offer our community a new environmental hub for active living and nature programs. With the City of Guelph expanding rapidly, Guelph Lake is no longer far away – it’s at your doorstep!
The redesign of the new facility maintains an emphasis on accessible outdoor spaces and incorporates the importance of new technology and evolving trends in outdoor education. To date, work completed at the new Guelph Lake Nature Centre and Learning Grounds includes the pollinator gardens, a pond, an outdoor classroom and nature trails.
Visit the Grand River Conservation Foundation to learn more about these and other priority projects, and donate today!
