Supporters
Thank you to the many supporters who, from day one to now, have been ready to step up to support our fledging network and help us grow.
The purpose of the Lanark County Community Grants Program is to responsibly distribute County funds to support non-profit agencies and organizations who serve Lanark County. Grants are awarded to local projects that have a direct impact on the people of our community or an indirect impact by increasing the capacity of organizations to initiate and sustain local projects.
Nature Canada is one of the oldest national nature conservation charities in Canada. For 80 years, Nature Canada has helped protect over 110 million acres of parks and wildlife areas in Canada and countless species. Today, Nature Canada represents a network of over 100,000 members and supporters and more than 800 nature organizations.
Founded in 2002, the Perth & District Community Foundation (PDCF) has been connecting donors to causes that matter. PDCF pools the charitable gifts of many donors into an income-earning endowment that provides grants to programs targeting youth, seniors, health, education, the environment, arts and culture, sports and recreation and social development in our catchment area.
The Gosling Foundation supports transformation of the nature sector to enable it to protect and restore biodiversity for the benefit of all. We’re a small, private foundation established by Dr. Philip R. Gosling, a successful entrepreneur, naturalist, birder and co-founder of the Bruce Trail.
EcoPerth has been promoting local action on climate change for the past 25 years. EcoPerth has initiated many projects, supporting municipalities in and around Lanark County and with special focus on renewable energy and local food.
The Hub/Rebound is a not-for-profit retail store run by the Almonte Community Co-ordinators. Focused on supporting the community of Mississippi Mills since its inception in 1974, the Hub accepts donations of gently used family fashions, accessories, housewares, books, games and toys. These items are resold at the Hub, allowing the organization to support local charities.
INDIVIDUAL DONATION: We are grateful for the generous donations from our individual donors which allow us to continue to grow the Climate movement locally.
News
Thinking Globally: Acting Locally
The biggest issue for Climate Network Lanark is Bill 23's outright attack on wetlands. .. read more
Just Good Compost
You’ve heard of the “Farm to Table” movement, but have you heard of “Table to Farm”? ... read more
Just Good Compost: A local project for the planet in Almonte
If you live in Almonte, Just Good Compost is looking for your kitchen scraps. In fact, they’ll even come to your doorstep to pick them up. .. read more
Leaves-a-Plenty
1600 bags of organice compost collected and diverted from land fill. .. read more
Sheep farmers step up sustainability with help from ALUS, RVCA
The owners of Milkhouse Farm & Dairy in Smiths Falls not only kicked off construction on two acres' worth of new wetlands. .. read more
Climate Network Lanark’s Alberto Suarez-Esteban discusses the Alternative Land Use Services Program
Alberto Suarez-Esteban discusses the Alternative Land Use Services Program – an incentive program that rewards farmers for contributing to a healthy environment. .. listen here
Bill 23: More Strain on the Vulnerable and Our Natural World!
So Bill 23 “More Homes Built Faster” sounds pretty good, doesn’t it? Unfortunately, the Bill is mis-named. .. read more
‘It’s egregious’: Activists against Bill 23 stage protest in Smiths Falls
A wide range of politicians and interest groups – including housing advocates and environmental activists – have opposed Bill 23 and marched in front of Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston MPP John Jordan’s office in Smiths Falls on Saturday, Nov. 26. .. read more
Protesters converge on MPP’s office over controversial housing bill
Demonstrators picketed on November 26,2022 outside the Smiths Falls, Ont., constituency office of Lanark–Frontenac–Kingston MPP John Jordan over the controversial Bill 23. .. read more
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