Oak Ridges Friends of the Environment
The Oak Ridges Friends of the Environment (ORFE) is a volunteer organization of residents in the community of Oak Ridges whose mandate is to
protect, enhance and celebrate the area's natural spaces and cultural legacy. The Friends have worked with the Town of Richmond Hill, the
Toronto and Region Conservation Authority and various other partners since the year 2000 to build awareness, 
grow community involvement
in stewardship, and support programs to monitor, restore and preserve natural heritage and cultural features in the Oak Ridges area.
We produce an electronic newsletter 9-10 times per year to inform residents about upcoming events and local environmental issues, and to provide information on nature and green living items of interest. We also coordinate the annual Oak Ridges Community Clean Up Day, and support stewardship activities such as tree planting and environmental monitoring. Join us for these events or a nature hike to enjoy our wonderful local natural spaces. Please explore our web site to learn more.
"Oak Ridges on the Moraine: A guide to the natural environment and the community"
The Oak Ridges Friends of the Environment, in partnership with the Oak Ridges Lions Club, has received funding from the Ontario Trillium Foundation to produce this guide. It is intended to assist residents understand and appreciate the outstanding natural features of the area and help them with the information and additional resources needed to protect and enhance this wonderful environment. It also provides information on the community's rich cultural heritage. Finally it endeavours to help foster the community identity by including information on Oak Ridges' organizations.
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The Oak Ridges Friends of the Environment gratefully acknowledges the financial support of the Ontario Trillium Foundation. |
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In partnership with the Oak Ridges Lions Club |
