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Canada 150 provided an opportunity and it has an important legacy

As part of the Federal Government’s commitments during our bi-centennial year in 2017, citizens were welcome to visit national parks and sites without charge.  From all accounts, we did so in droves! Now, in the latest Federal budget that opportunity is extended for...

Seasonal Recipe: Simple Spinach Salad with Tamari-Nooch Dressing

We have another delicious recipe here for you from our fantastic Food Services Manager, Tina! This one is a recipe for her favourite salad. This would make for a great #meatlessmonday meal or as a side for your family’s lunch or dinner. Simple Spinach Salad with...

The Plastics Dilemma: What Should We Do

When you think of plastic you might think of cheap toys from China, packaging, and plastic bags.  The 20th century saw the emergence of plastic as a go-to product when Leo Baekeland invented Bakelite, the first synthetic plastic derived from fossil fuels.  And the...

CHEX Television Makes a Wintertime Visit

Caley Bedore and Kevin Wheeler from CHEX Television made a recent visit to the Camp to find out what goes on during the winter season. After a 10-hour snowfall the day before, the CHEX team arrived on a sunny, crisp morning. Executive Director, Jacob Rodenburg helped...

Branching Out for a Sustainable Future

Shhhh…..! Our Capital Campaign is in its ‘Quiet Phase’… But We Still Want to Tell You About It! Branching Out for a Sustainable Future is campaign about leadership and growth. We want to inspire the next generation of environmental stewards and leaders and that is why...

Staff Spotlight: Outdoor Education Manager Neil Fortin

Meet our Outdoor Education Manager Neil Fortin! You may be familiar with Neil from an outdoor education visit, environmental day camps or you may have just seen him around Camp Kawartha sometime in the past 17 years but here are a few things you may not know. Q. How...