Urban Rivers get more love with Greenbelt River Valley Connector Program grant recipients announced

TORONTO, Tuesday, August 7, 2018 – The Greenbelt Foundation and Park People are thrilled to announce the 2018 grant recipients of the Greenbelt River Valley Connector Program.

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January 16, 2018

WINNERS OF SECOND GREENBELT PHOTO CONTEST ON DISPLAY AT GRIMSBY ART GALLERY

20 Winning Photos showcased at Grimsby Public Art Gallery as last stop on

Photo Tour

The Friends of the Greenbelt Foundation has partnered with the Professional Photographers of Canada – Ontario, and the McMichael Canadian Art Collection to celebrate the natural beauty of water in the Greenbelt in the second Greenbelt Photography Contest. The winning photos are now touring the Greenbelt, showcasing water in all its forms.

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August 25, 2017

CYCLISTS ENJOY PICKERING SUMMER CONCERT SERIES ON THE GREAT LAKES WATERFRONT TRAIL

Bicycle Scavenger Hunt one of 15 events along Ontario’s iconic cycling routes for

Ontario150 celebration 

Pickering – In one of 15 community cycling events throughout Ontario, the City of Pickering partnered with Legends, Bay Cycle Bike Depot, and Cycle Life to encourage residents to ride their bike’s along Pickering’s waterfront trail to the annual Summer Concert Series. The special bike-friendly edition of the Summer Concert Series included a bike scavenger hunt.

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August 11, 2017

GREAT WATERFRONT TRAIL ADVENTURE ROLLS IN FOR BURLINGTON BIKE FEST AS PART OF ONTARIO 150 CELEBRATE BY BIKE
The Honourable Eleanor McMahon, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport and Member of Parliament for Burlington and Burlington Deputy Mayor Jack Dennison join Cyclists for Celebration in Spencer Smith Park

Burlington – Cyclists of all ages gathered in Spencer Smith Park on the city’s waterfront for Burlington Bike Fest. Organized by the Burlington Cycling Committee, the City of Burlington, and Burlington Tourism, Bike Fest is an Ontario 150 Celebrate by Bike event – one of fifteen such community cycling events taking place throughout Ontario in summer 2017. Ontario 150 Celebrate by Bike showcases Ontario’s cycling assets including iconic routes– the Great Lakes Waterfront Trail and the Greenbelt Route, and Bike Friendly Communities. Burlington is home to both iconic trails and is one of 39 Bike Friendly communities in Ontario, having achieved a Silver rating from the Share the Road Cycling Coalition.

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July 6, 2017

"Greenbelt Explore" Offers Customized Itineraries to Experience the Beauty of Ontario's Protected Greenbelt

New web platform includes hundreds of customizable points of interest for active adventures in the GTA

The Friends of the Greenbelt Foundation launched an upgraded, interactive platform building on the success of the GreenbeltRoute. Greenbelt Explore includes the 475km Greenbelt Route, twelve 1-day and overnight cycling loops, 21 Greenbelt Walks, and 3 Brewery Discovery Routes. The recommended itineraries can be customized to match any interests and deliver something for everyone.

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MAY 30, 2017

Waterloo Celebration of the Greenbelt Book Showcases the Success of the World's Largest, Best Protected Greenbelt

Proponents of Smart Growht join Friends of the Greenbelt CEO and author Burkhard Mausberg at Words Worth Books to celebrate the Greenbelt Book

WATERLOO – Local residents and environmental enthusiasts gathered at Words Worth Books to celebrate the launch of a new book from Friends of the Greenbelt CEO Burkhard Mausberg about the history and success of Ontario’s Greenbelt. The Greenbelt is a compelling coffeetable book filled with beautiful photography and rich stories from the Greenbelt, published by Barlow Books.

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MAY 27, 2017

Uxbridge Celebration of the Greenbelt Book Showcases the Success of the World's Largest, Best Protected Greenbelt

Owner-operators of Geissberger Farmhouse Cider join Friends of the Greenbelt CEO and author Burkhard Mausberg at Blue Heron Books to celebrate the Greenbelt Book

UXBRIDGE – Local residents and environmental enthusiasts gathered at Blue Heron Books to celebrate the launch of a new book from Friends of the Greenbelt CEO Burkhard Mausberg about the history and success of Ontario’s Greenbelt. The Greenbelt is a compelling coffeetable book filled with beautiful photography and rich stories from the Greenbelt, published by Barlow Books.

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MAY 24, 2017

Burlington Celebration of the Greenbelt Book Showcases the Success of the World's Largest, Best Protected Greenbelt

Mayor Rick Goldring and singer-songwriter Sarah Harmer join Friends of the Greenbelt CEO and author Burkhard Mausberg at A Different Drummer to celebrate the Greenbelt Book

BURLINGTON – Local residents and environmental enthusiasts gathered at A Different Drummer to celebrate the launch of a new book from Friends of the Greenbelt CEO Burkhard Mausberg about the history and success of Ontario’s Greenbelt. The Greenbelt is a compelling coffeetable book filled with beautiful photography and rich stories from the Greenbelt, published by Barlow Books.

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MAY 18, 2017

The Greenbelt Book Launch Tour Celebrates the Success of the World's Largest, Best Protected Greenbelt at Ajax Stop
Mayor Steve Parish joins Friends of the Greenbelt CEO and author Burkhard Mausberg at Carruthers Marsh Pavillion to support the Greenbelt book

AJAX – Local residents and environmental enthusiasts gathered at Carruthers Marsh Pavillion to celebrate the launch of a new book – The Greenbelt from Friends of the Greenbelt CEO Burkhard Mausberg about the history and success of Ontario’s Greenbelt. 

The Greenbelt is a compelling coffee table book filled with beautiful photography and rich stories from the Greenbelt, published by Barlow Books.

Ajax Mayor Steve Parish spoke to the crowd about his vision for the Greenbelt and the region as a passionate Greenbelt supporter. Mayor Parish was interviewed in the book and shared his commitment to environmentalism as a core value of the community in Ajax.

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MAY 18, 2017

Statement from the Friends of the Greenbelt Foundation Regarding the Final Amendments to the Growth Plan and Greenbelt 

With today’s announcement, the Province has reinforced the most central legacy of the Greenbelt – its permanence. Along with the addition of 21 urban rivers and 7 coastal wetlands, we look forward to participating in the process to consider additional watersheds and hydrological areas to include in Greenbelt. Protecting a clean water supply supports agriculture and ensures the long-term health of the region.

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