Welcome to the Nickel District Conservation Foundation

Through supporting recreational & educational programming in the Lake Laurentian Conservation Area the Nickel District Conservation Foundation seeks to inspire adventure locally.

Whether it’s through funding free workshops, expanding & maintaining trails, or building collaborative bridges with local businesses the Foundation is constantly working to encourage our community to get active – and most importantly get outside!

Every day the world gets a bit more connected – and a bit smaller.

​Help us grow opportunities at Lake Laurentian and keep adventure local. 

The Conservation Area is free to access but not free to maintain.  If you’ve enjoyed the area, please consider making a donation.

About the Foundation

The Nickel District Conservation Foundation is a private foundation and registered charitable organization that raises funds for conservation initiatives that are either underfunded or not funded by provincial & municipal partners. 

​Founded in 1984 and managed by a volunteer Board, the top three funding priorities of the Foundation are: supporting conservation & protection, trail development & maintenance, and educational outreach & engagement. 

​Charitable Registration Number: 119057701 RR 0001

​Board Members
  • ​Bruce Hennessy – Chair
  • Chad Wilkinson – Vice-Chair
  • ​Carl Jorgensen – Secretary-Treasurer
  • Michel Brabant– Director
  • ​Sheilah Arena – Director
  • Jennifer Davidson – Director
  • Glenys Babcock – Director
  • Gerard Courtin
  • Kristy Rousseau
  • Lindsay Cooper
  • Tannys Laughren
  • Line Guillemette

Help Us Keep Adventure Local

Without your support trail maintenance & operation, hands-on educational workshops & school programming, as well as diverse conservation efforts could come to a halt.

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