Greenbelt Foundation
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Follow us for the latest on the #ONGreenbelt - the solution for fresh air, clean water, local food, active outdoor recreation & a thriving economy!
Ontario, Canada
Joined March 2009
🎉 1 Month to Go! 🌿 In just one month, we’ll celebrate 20 years of the #ONGreenbelt—protecting farmland, forests, wetlands, and clean water for a sustainable future. 💚 What’s your favourite Greenbelt memory? Share below! ⬇️
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In 2017, the Greenbelt Route was named an Ontario Trail of Distinction, cementing its place as a top cycling destination. 🚴♀️ Today, it’s a favorite for thousands of visitors! Explore more at #Greenbelt20 #GreenbeltHistory
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In 2007, we launched the Greenbelt Walks program to explore trails across the Greenbelt. 🌳🏞️ From the Bruce Trail to Ganaraska Forest, it’s grown to include cycling and hiking routes. Celebrate 20 years of adventure! 🥾💚 Learn more: #Greenbelt20
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In 2015, we hosted a photo contest with 800+ submissions! 📸 20 stunning photos were showcased at the McMichael Canadian Art Collection and toured Ontario, including stops at Pearson Airport! ✈️ Relive the highlights here!
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🎉🎆 Happy New Year from the Greenbelt Foundation! 🎆🎉 As we step into 2025, we’re excited for another year of celebrating and protecting Ontario’s beautiful Greenbelt. Wishing you all a year filled with adventure, nature, and joy! 🌱💚
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❄️ Winter in the Greenbelt is magical! From snowy trails to ice fishing, enjoy Ontario’s beauty this season. 🌲✨ This holiday, explore, connect with nature, and make lasting memories. #HappyHolidays from the Greenbelt Foundation! 💚
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#DYK that each week on our Instagram we share the best local events—🎄holiday markets, 🎶 concerts, 🏒 sports games, and more! 📱 Check out our Instagram @ongreenbelt or the “Events 2024” story highlight for all the details. 💚
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Today is #WorldSoilDay! Soils are a major source of life, and the #Greenbelt protects some of the most fertile land in the country. 🌱 Through our Soil Health Program, we're working to enhance soil resilience, support local farmers, and promote sustainable practices. 🌍💚
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🌟 Thank you for making a difference this #GivingTuesday! Your generosity fuels our work to protect Ontario’s Greenbelt & its vibrant communities. 💚 et’s keep this momentum going! 🌱 Missed Giving Tuesday? You can still support us anytime: #ONGreenbelt
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🌟 This #GivingTuesday, it’s all about YOU! 🌟 Your support fuels our work to protect Ontario’s Greenbelt—fresh food, clean water, & beautiful landscapes for future generations. 🌱 Join us in making a difference: 💚 #GivingTuesdayCA #ONGreenbelt
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🌱 This #GivingTuesdayCA, give back to the land that gives us so much! Through our Soil Health Program & nature-based projects, we're helping farmers improve soil, restoring wetlands & more! 💚 Healthy lands = healthy lives. 👉 Donate today:
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Because of you, the Greenbelt Foundation can continue supporting local farms, restoring vital ecosystems, and promoting a more sustainable future for generations to come. This #GivingTuesdayCA, join us in making a difference. Show your support at
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Join us for a virtual webinar that will explore what goes into developing a soil health test, how you can support its progress, and how to turn test results into actionable insights for you or your customers. Register at the link below!
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It’s #SoilHealth week here in the Greenbelt! 🧑🌾 Stay tuned this week as we continue to explore the benefits of maintaining healthy soils and the best management practices (BMPs) for farmers!
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The #Greenbelt is home to incredible old-growth forests—ancient cedars, oak savannahs, and mature hardwoods. Explore these trails with Old Growth Forests of Ontario’s Greenbelt, a new guide with maps, hikes, and conservation insights. 📖🥾 Check it out:
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In our latest video, Heather Tay talks about her journey to discovering paddle boarding and the importance of protecting and maintaining the rivers and lakes that exist within the Greenbelt. 🏄♀️ Click the link below to watch the full video! 🔗
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It's Treaties Recognition Week! 📜 At the Greenbelt Foundation, we honour the original stewards of this land and the treaties that shape our shared history. Learn which treaty land you live on with this map:
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Claire Foran, videographer and one of the architects behind the creation of the Women in Agriculture campaign, discusses her experience working on it over the last four years in our latest blog! 📷 Read the full story here: 🌱✨
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🎃 Happy Halloween from the #ONGreenbelt! 🎃 This season, celebrate with a local twist by picking up your pumpkins from nearby farms and markets right here in the Greenbelt. Have a safe, fun, and gourd-geous Halloween! 🍁
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“The Greenbelt’s incredible soil and Ontario’s climate allow us to grow enough food year-round.” – Alexandra Powell, Alexandra’s Farm 🌍💚 As a #WomeninAgriculture, she connects people with their food and fosters community engagement. Watch her story:
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