2011 Garden Party & Plant Sale

The 2011 Garden Party & Plant Sale was a great success with a variety of perennials, annuals, shrubs and trees available.
Thank you to all who donated and contributed
to the success of this event.

Please remember our 2012 Plant Sale and plant a few extra seeds for our fundraiser when starting your bedding plants in the spring

Donations of plastic pots and plant trays gratefully accepted throughout the year.

The Lakehead Conservation Foundation (LCF) is a non-profit corporation. As a charitable organization, receipts are issued for donations, which provides a tax relief for supporters.

The Lakehead Conservation Foundation was formed by concerned citizens in the community with the following objectives:

• To aid, promote and give assistance to the Lakehead Region Conservation Authority's (LRCA) conservation and recreation land management program;
• To promote the practice of conservation; and
• To enhance the education of people with respect to proper management of natural resources.

Right, Foundation President Phil Jarvis presents Authority Chairman Bill Bartley with a cheque for $25,000 fo environmental education programming.

As concerned citizens of our community, you can help in conserving renewable natural resources through a donation of artefacts, land or in a monetary fashion. Volunteering your time, enthusiasm and creativity would also be welcome.

The LCF currently has several programs and projects underway. Citizens can participate in the Blake Memorial Grove program and have a tree planted in memory of a departed loved one. Over 4.000 trees have already been planted.

The LCF has helped with improvements to facilities at Conservation Areas, such as Mission Island Marsh and Little Trout Bay Conservation Areas. The Foundation raised over $100,000 for construction of the new Hazelwood Lake Nature Centre in 1997.

We funded trail and facility improvements at Cascades Conservation Area. A pavilion, interpretive displays, trail maps and washroom have been installed. In 2002, landscaped steps were installed at some steep trail sections, two bridges were placed over a small creek and a handicap-accessible trail loop was paved.

Preserving our natural resources for future generations requires commitment and dedication. Through your financial support, you will be helping the Lakehead Conservation Foundation accomplish its worthwhile projects.

The LCF is always seeking new members to volunteer their time for a variety of challenging activities:

• FUNDRAISING
• ORGANIZING SPECIAL EVENTS

Be a Friend of the Foundation

Consider one of our three membership categories:

~ Friend - $25 ~ Corporate - $100 ~ Fellow - $1,000

LAKEHEAD CONSERVATION FOUNDATION - BOARD OF DIRECTORS
(as of April 6, 2009)

Phil Jarvis, President
Garry Maxwelli, Vice-President
Shelly Brown
Nicole Gagnon
Doug Guinn
Darlene Guinn
Marlene Jarvis
Melody Lundstrom
Richard Lundstrom
Garry Maxwell
Gary Murchison
John Palko
Mary Provenzano
Paul Straiton

You may contact the Lakehead Conservation Foundation by phone, fax or mail:

Lakehead Conservation Foundation
P.O. Box 10147,   130 Conservation Road
Thunder Bay, ON   P7B 6T6

Tel. (807)345-2377     Fax (807)345-9156