What’s New
The Connect Campaign Celebrates Monumental Private Donation
The Lake Simcoe Conservation Foundation is thrilled to announce that the Connect Campaign, to build a new Nature Centre at Scanlon Creek...
Bradford Mayor and Council’s Golf Classic Raises $100,000 for the new Nature Centre
Each year, the Mayor and Council’s Golf Classic raises funds for important community services and initiatives. This year was it’s first...
Remembering Dave Kerwin
The Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority and Foundation are mourning the passing of Dave Kerwin, who passed away on February 6, 2023,...
Spring 2023: Project Update
Gow Hastings and Two Row, our talented architects, are very excited to be working on the final design, and we can’t wait to share it with...
From Therapy in the Woods to March Break Camp Here are the Outdoor Education Highlights
The new Nature Centre will be the home of Outdoor Education for children of all ages and abilities and our amazing Outdoor Education team...
Connect Campaign announces $300,000 in new pledges
In our last donor update, we announced that we have now surpassed the $2,000,000 goal for the Connect Campaign and that the campaign has...
Outdoor Education Update
The Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority (LSRCA) Education team continued to face challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic throughout...
Connect Campaign reaches $2 million dollar milestone
Wow, what a great way to finish off 2021 and start 2022. Together, we hit another major milestone with two million dollars raised, thank...
Donor Support is Through the Roof
Now we have to build it... As we reflect on the Connect Campaign this year, we are so grateful for the generous support of our Donors....
Final Design Architect is Hired
Plans for the new nature Centre are underway. After a highly competitive RFP process, Gow Hastings has been selected as the...
Connect Campaign announces 8 new donors!
We are thrilled to announce the following eight donors who have contributed to the Connect Campaign to build a new Nature Centre at...
York Region Chairman’s golf tournament raises over $170,000 for Nature Centre
It was a special day on Thursday August 19th, 2021 as guests participated in the York Region Chairman's Charity Golf Tournament. There was...
Education team launch Climate Change Guided Hike Series
The Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority (LSRCA) Education Team was excited to kick off the Climate Change Guided Hike Series on...
Project Update: June 2021
In March of 2021, the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority (LSRCA) education team (General Manager Brian Kemp, Manager Nicole Hamley...
Mosaik Homes is making it happen with donation to Connect Campaign
Let's be honest, times have been tough. As the devastating COVID-19 virus spread in 2020, the resulting effects of the pandemic were felt...
Maps, Compass and GPS Training Online Course a Success!
LSRCA’s Education team was so excited for classes head back to the classroom in mid-February so they could resume outdoor learning in...
Treasure Hill donates $100,000 to Connect Campaign!
We are beyond excited to announce that Treasure Hill has donated $100,000 towards the Connect Campaign to build a new Nature Centre at...
Kids had “snow” problem looking for tracks on first day back to schoolyard visits
LSRCA's Education team continued to face challenges at the start of 2021 as a return to in-person learning was put on hold with the...
LSCF Launches new Mini Documentary featuring the Connect Campaign
On Giving Tuesday, Lake Simcoe Conservation Foundation (LSCF) launched a mini documentary, "Thank you, Donors. A 2020 Year in Review"...
Top 5 ways to participate in Take Me Outside Day
All children benefit from unstructured play in a natural environment, yet more and more children and youth are spending their time...