Priority Projects

The GRCF and the GRCA work together to identify priority projects that would otherwise not happen without the support of generous donations from the community.

Learn About Some of Our Highest Priority Projects

New Guelph Lake Nature Centre - Nature At Your Doorstep!

After more than 30 years, the current Guelph Lake Nature Centre building has seen better days. Over the years, approximately 600,000 students have visited the centre and benefitted from the GRCA's quality outdoor education programming. The new nature centre will be relocated within Guelph Lake Conservation Area, and we are grateful to all of the donors who have contributed to its revitalization to date.

Learn more about the new Guelph Lake Nature Centre and how to help.

Trees and Trails: Give Grand

It doesn't take a grand investment to make a Grand gesture. A donation of $30 or more will support trees and trails within the Grand River watershed and help maintain our greatest natural assets.

Discover how you can donate to support trees and trails.

Outdoor Education for Kids

Every year about 50,000 young people visit the our Nature Centres. For some, it's their first time seeing what lives in the woods or discovering the comfort of being surrounded by nature. Donors play a big role in enabling as many kids as possible to have these hands-on experiences that shape their relationship for a lifetime.

Donate to help kids get outside!

Other Priority Projects Include:

• FWR Dickson Trail expansion/enhancements 
• Trail from Wrigley Road to FWR Dickson Wilderness Area
• Taquanyah Nature Centre improvements 
• Habitat restoration/enhancements on GRCA properties in Guelph and Cambridge
• Sensory playground equipment at Shade's Mills

To support these projects, click here.