Get out, and get back to nature!

Dec. 17, 2018, Toronto, ON - This past Saturday, I had the privilege of taking part in a Greenbelt sponsored event called, “Into the Greenbelt” (this one took place in Rouge Park). Led by the team over at Park People, the idea behind these walks is to get more people outdoors and get back to nature; learning to appreciate the natural beauty that our ‘city-within-a-park’ has to offer!

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The Friends of the Greenbelt Foundation is an independent, charitable organization dedicated to promoting and sustaining Ontario’s Greenbelt. The Foundation supports work to protect and restore our natural environment, strengthen the agricultural sector, and create a pattern of urban settlement that supports the Greenbelt.

For Immediate Release

November 29, 2018

ONTARIO’S GREENBELT PROTECTED AS PART OF ENVIRONMENT PLAN

Greenbelt Foundation pleased that Ontario government is committed to a protected Greenbelt as part of Ontario’s environmental framework

Ontario’s Environment Plan, released today, states that the Ontario government is “committed to protecting the Greenbelt for future generations.” This renewed provincial commitment underscores the important contribution the Greenbelt makes to helping Ontario address the impacts of climate change and makes clear that a protected Greenbelt will be an important part of Ontario’s environmental framework. The plan recognizes the role the Greenbelt’s natural systems play in mitigating the impacts of extreme weather in our changing climate.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

October 30, 2018

NEW REPORT FROM GREENBELT FOUNDATION AND ONTARIO NATURE SHOWS HOW CLIMATE CHANGE IMPACTS BIRDING

“Birds in a Changing Climate” highlights 31 species of Greenbelt birds that are climate threatened or endangered and actions to mitigate these impacts

The Greenbelt Foundation has partnered with Ontario Nature for an in-depth look at how a changing climate impacts bird populations in the Greenbelt. Birding is one of many day-to-day activities enjoyed by Ontarians in and around the Greenbelt that is being impacted by climate change. Birds in a Changing Climate identifies birds that are climate threatened and climate endangered, and identifies action that helps birds to thrive.

POSITION OVERVIEW: The Research and Policy Analyst provides research and analytical support to the Vice President, Research and Policy, and works in close collaboration with the Research Manager, as well as staff of the grants and communications teams.

Duration: Permanent Position

Hours/Weeks: 40 hrs. (5 days/wk.)

Compensation:  Salary range is $38,000 to $44,000, commensurate with experience and includes vacation and health benefits.

Municipal Natural Asset Initiative: Refining and Implementing Solutions in the Greenbelt Region
Municipal Natural Assets Initiative Society
$300,000 (over 3 years)
www.mnai.ca

Grant Stream: Resilient Greenbelt
Date Approved: March 20, 2018

The emerging practice of municipal natural asset management values ecosystem services (i.e. stormwater conveyance, water purification) and manages natural assets as part of a local government’s asset management and infrastructure program. The project offers training on stormwater management services for up to seven (7) local governments in the Greenbelt and favours municipal partnerships within individual watersheds. Managing nature to provide key services can reduce infrastructure costs and vulnerabilities (i.e. flooding) for municipalities and increase the protection and enhancement of natural systems in the Greenbelt and surrounding area.

Engaging stakeholders to expand the Greenbelt into the Waterloo Region and Guelph/Wellington
Alternatives Inc.
$16,750 (over 3 months)
www.alternativesjournal.ca

Grant Stream: Expansion Consultation Fund
Date Approved: February 23, 2018

Educational community events in Waterloo, Kitchener and Guelph, discuss the importance of preserving farmland and sensitive environmental lands, encourage participation in the provincial consultations to consider expansion of the Greenbelt.

Indigenous in the Greenbelt (editorial series)
Alternatives Inc.
$15,000 (over 7 months)
www.alternativesjournal.ca

Grant Stream: Prosperous Greenbelt
Date Approved: June 20, 2018

An editorial series (written / recorded / filmed) captures Indigenous perspectives and experiences connected to the Greenbelt, strengthening the cultural heritage, history and knowledge of the landscape.

Celebrity Luncheon Fundraiser
Grape Growers of Ontario
$15,000 (over 3 months)
www.grapegrowersofontario.com

Grant Stream: Prosperous Greenbelt
Date Approved: June 20, 2018

Niagara grape growers are celebrated at an annual luncheon that profiles the economic benefits of the industry to the region, discusses future goals and increases awareness of the protected Greenbelt and its impact on the industry.

Wilderness Eco-Adventures
Bruce Peninsula Biosphere Association
$53,100 (over 1 year)
www.bpba.ca

Grant Stream: Prosperous Greenbelt
Date Approved: June 20, 2018

Year-round, guided outdoor adventures (1-3 days) on the Bruce Peninsula support environmental education, local economy and rural vitality - enhancing the benefits realized from the protected Greenbelt.