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Nature - At Your Doorstep!
Do you know a Guelph Lake kid - or were you one yourself? Since 1982, the Guelph Lake Nature Centre has offered curriculum-based, hands-on outdoor education programs to more than 600,000 people from Guelph, Wellington County and beyond. These programs are vital to shaping our environmental values and kids' sense of wonder in the world.
The current Centre, located on Conservation Road, has reached the end of its useable lifespan. The new Centre, which will be located down the road in Guelph Lake Park, will be more than just a replacement facility - it will offer our entire community a new environmental hub for active living and nature programs. With the City of Guelph expanding rapidly, Guelph Lake is no longer far away - it's at your doorstep!
What's Happening
The new Centre is anticipated to cost $3 million. Nearly $1.2 million has been raised to date by many generous community supporters. While the building campaign continues, work is underway at the future centre site to create a network of trails, ponds, an outdoor classroom and a new learning forest. When the Centre officially opens, the environment around it will be ready for activity and learning! In the meantime, park visitors can enjoy the new habitats - as well as the wildlife in residence - at their leisure.
We are thankful that so many volunteers have stepped up to play a role in making the campaign a success!
"Guelph Lake is such a huge part of our community and our family. It's exciting to see so many community leaders step up and help support the Grand River Conservation Foundation in building this new facility." - Susan Frasson, Honourary Campaign Chair Family
Get Involved
Support the future of our environment and the health of our community by making a donation! In addition to being featured permanently at the new Centre, campaign donors will be recognized in a range of ways for their generosity.
If you would like more information or are interested in making a donation, please contact Sara Wilbur, GRCF Executive Director at 519-621-2763 x2272 or by email. Donations may also be made online.
Want to Get Outside?
The Guelph Lake Nature Centre offers a wide array of Summer Adventure Day Camps for children and young adults looking to connect with nature in fun and exciting ways. If you're interested in spending a week at the lake this summer, check out our day camps, or visit Guelph Lake Park for camping, swimming and more!
