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The day opened with drumming from the Saugeen Ojibway Nation Drummers, followed by remarks from Saugeen First Nation Chief Conrad Ritchie and Chippewas of Nawash unceded First Nation Acting Chief Jessica Keeshig-Martin. Grey County Warden Andrea Matrosovs introduced the keynote presentation by St. Mary’s High School teacher John Watkins and students from the Green Industries…
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Jamila’s Contribution to the ECA Art Auction The Niagara Escarpment is one of the most biodiverse landscapes in Ontario. To continue with the privilege of connecting to these lands, the Escarpment Corridor Alliance is dedicated to creating a connected ecological corridor, ensuring a legacy of biodiversity, recreation & wellness, and sustainability for generations to come.…
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Annual SGB Environmental Community Group Gathering – June 13, 2025 We hosted our second annual Community Group networking event in June, and let me tell you, the alliance was strong! Something we pride ourselves in is the strength of the network of regional conservation and related organizations. Everyone who attended this event was open and…
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In a recent release from StatsCan, Collingwood was ranked the highest for life satisfaction according to their official Quality of Life Framework. This comes as no surprise to the many residents and visitors who enjoy the area for its many gifts, including the abundant outdoor areas we are so fortunate to have at our doorstep. …
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As a landscape architect, founder of Canadian Wild Schools and most recently co-founder of Vildhus (which offers transformative wellness retreats in nature), the Niagara Escarpment has been an integral part of my life and professional journey. From my early years, this majestic geological formation played a foundational role in my development, fostering a deep appreciation…
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We have some exciting news to share in regards to the ‘Alliance’ part of our name at the ECA. We have many different types of partner and collaborating organizations, both locally and nationally. This week we will begin working more deeply with the Protecting Talisman Lands Association (‘PTLA’) in a new way. The PTLA and…
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The future is looking bright and ‘green’ for both people and nature along the South Georgian Bay Escarpment. Larry & Barbara Hall, founding philanthropists of the new South Georgian Bay Innovation Fund (‘SGBIF’), and the Escarpment Corridor Alliance (‘ECA”), have come together in a new partnership. The SGBIF has pledged $75,000 over three years to…
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In a recent gathering of like-minded organizations, the Escarpment Corridor Alliance (ECA) hosted a partner meeting on June 23. The primary objective was to foster collaboration and strengthen alliances among the participants, all of whom share a common goal of safeguarding the Niagara Escarpment in South Georgian Bay. Guided by ECA Board Member, David Scoon,…
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Over 250 people, including many parents and children, enjoyed a wonderful day of environmental education, music, exhibitors, and a fabulous BBQ lunch prepared and served by the Thornbury Beaver Valley Lion’s Club. The first WILDHOOD FESTIVAL was held on Saturday September 24th on the beautiful site of the Blue Mountain WILD School at Elephant Thoughts’ Kimbercote…
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At the end of June, the G7 summit met in Germany. Just prior, on June 23, there was a rather different meeting of the minds at an “Escarpment Summit.” The Escarpment Corridor Alliance (ECA) gathered close to a dozen local organizations for a workshopping session to share ideas and support each other in the common…
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