I am thrilled to see the wonderful new facilities at Cascades Conservation Area and proud of the Foundation's role in helping to fund these developments. I was pleased to present another $30,000 cheque to Lakehead Conservation in May 2001.

Please plan to join us for our annual Dinner and Auction on February 7, 2002. It promises to be another fun-filled evening with the proceeds helping local Conservation Areas. The 2001 Dinner was successful at raising a further $20,000 for the Cascades. I wish to thank our volunteers and the one-hundred-and-seventy businesses, individuals and organizations for their generous contributions.

Other fund-raising activities include coin boxes, memberships and donations.

The Blake Memorial Grove now consists of over 3,000 trees that line the Floodway from the Harbour upstream to Fort William Road. Blake Funeral Chapel donates one tree in memory of each person they serve. Several private donations are made to the Memorial Grove each year. The annual dedication service at the end of June is normally attended by 500 family members and friends.

Please join in on our work by becoming a 'Friend of the Foundation', giving towards the Cascades campaign, or making a Memorial Grove donation.

Phil Jarvis, President