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What We Do

The heart of our mission lies in preserving the priceless nature and heritage along the Niagara River corridor for the enjoyment of the public and future generations. Initiatives supported by the Niagara Parks Foundation include:

  • Environmental Stewardship & Conservation
  • Heritage Restoration
  • Accessibility Enhancements
  • Performing Arts & Music
  • Stewardship-Focused Research
  • Active Living

Impact

For highlights and notable accomplishments on Niagara Parks Foundation projects and to see the impact of your support in action, please view our annual impact reports.

Foundation Priority Projects

The following priority projects align with the Niagara Parks Foundation’s six major initiatives and advance the important stewardship work at Niagara Parks:

Tree Planting

Help Niagara Parks plant 5,000 trees each year to achieve 35% canopy coverage by 2028.

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Indigenous Programming & Nature Tours

Support meaningful ways to preserve, promote and celebrate the history and contributions of Indigenous peoples to the Niagara River corridor.

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Old Fort Erie Archaeology (1764 Fort)

Contribute to preserving the story of the 1764 British Army fort located east of today’s Fort, to enable Niagara Parks to interpret the archaeology site, exhibit artifacts uncovered and develop public tours.

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Family Discovery Garden

Support the creation of a Family Discovery Garden on the ground of the Niagara Parks Botanical Gardens to expand education opportunities and teach the next generation about nature, parks and horticulture.

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Recreation Trail Redevelopment

Help Niagara Parks rebuild the 53-km recreation trail for future generations to enjoy walking, running, hiking and cycling along this very special route!

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Children's Programming

Niagara Parks offers a variety of educational opportunities for school groups and families alike. Through your donation, the Foundation will support off-setting the cost of school trips and family programs at Niagara Parks heritage sites, attractions and outdoor spaces.

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Other Foundation Projects

Paradise Grove Forest Management

Paradise Grove Forest Management

One of the priority projects that the Niagara Parks Foundation is supporting is tree planting along the Niagara River corridor. Each year, Niagara Parks has a goal of planting 5,000 trees to achieve a 35% canopy cover by 2028.

Memorial Trees & Benches

Memorial Trees & Benches

The gift of a tree is a lasting tribute that benefits the community and natural environment, and memorial benches offer a unique remembrance of a loved one in one of Niagara Parks’ many beautiful settings.

Dufferin Islands

Dufferin Islands

The Dufferin Islands nature area represents a unique active-use, natural urban park, located adjacent to Niagara Falls, and just steps away from the upper Niagara River.