Conference Information

Join us and close to 300 landowners, educators, forestry professionals, government and the general public on Friday February 10, 2012, as we explore the importance of healthy forests fore healthy people. The conference will once again be taking place at the Nottawasaga Inn, Alliston. For more information about the venue please scroll down.

This year the OFA Annual Conference will explore forest health and human healthy, and the connections between them. We will examine these healthy issues from the perspective of Symptoms, Diagnosis and Prescription with a goal of helping to expand our understanding of what it takes to sustain a healthy forest and ways they can benefit our own physical, mental and economic health.

To learn more, download our Conference Primer.

PROGRAM INCLUDING SPEAKERS

MEDIA RELEASE

Sponsorship

The OFA Annual Conference is regarded as the premier forestry event in Ontario bringing together those interested in forest conservation from across the province. It attracts close to 300 attendees including landowners, forestry professionals, educators, government and the general public. Get the opportunity to interact with a captured audience!

Sponsorship opportunities are available at different levels. For more information, download the sponsorship guide below or contact the OFA.

Sponsorship Guide

Thanks to our 2012 Sponsors

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Supporters	Ontario Urban Forest Council

Annual White Pine Auction

Every year the OFA holds its auction during the conference to raise funds for our education programs, including Envirothon, Forest Careers Awareness and Focus on Forests. We are asking for any donations inspired by nature, items made of wood, or resources such as field guides and forestry equipment. Cash donations are also welcome and will be used to purchase further items for the auction.

If you would like to donate an auction item, please contact us. We will be happy to arrange for delivery or pick up of your item(s).

As a donor to the auction you will be recognized in the conference agenda and n the Spring 2012 OFA Newsletter, Our Forest, which is circulated to over 1,000 members and supporters.

Contact us for information! Thank you for supporting the OFA!

This year the White Pine Silent Auction will be featured some great items!

• A complete trip canoe package for two for 3 days from Algonquin Outfitters (valued at over $600)
• Framed 2011 Canadian Wildlife Habitat Conservation Stamp from Wildlife Habitat Canada
• $100 Gift Certificate for Scandinave Spa at Blue Mountain
• An original Canadian Belt Knife and survival kit from Survival Gear Canada
• A guided hike for up to 6 people on edible and medicinal plants and trees in the Grand River Valley from Grand River Rafting (valued at over $110)
• A guided fishing tour of the Nottawasaga River along with a tshirt and hoodie from Fish Bum Outfitters
• A buck saw from Bauman Sawmill Inc.
• Beautiful wooden business card holders from Wayne Hooks, of the Ethel Curry Gallery (valued at over $45 each)
• Snowshoes from Mountain Equipment Co-op (Valued at $150)
• Salvaged Wood serving platter from Grassroots
• Books, art, and so much more!

White Pine Auction

Thanks to all the donors for the 2012 White Pine Auction! The auction was held at the 63rd Annual OFA conference, and raised money to go towards the OFA education programs, including TreeBee, Focus on Forests and the Ontario Envirothon. Over $4000 was raised!

Thanks to our following Auction Donors

Thanks to Algonquin Outfitters for the biggest donation to the White Pine Auction- a 3-day paddling trip in Algonquin for 2!

Venue

The 63rd Annual OFA Conference will be held at the Nottawasaga Inn, located in Alliston, 1 hour north of Toronto. For accomodations, please contact the Nottawasaga Inn directly. A conference rate is available until February 8th, 2012.

Alliston Direct: 705-435-5501

Toronto Direct: 416-364-5068

Toll Free (except 416, 905, 705): 1-800-669-5501

www.nottawasagaresort.com

Directions and Contact Information

Thanks to all who attended the 63rd Annual OFA Conference and made the event a huge success. Close to 300 landowners, educators, resource professionals and students attended the event. See you all next year!

If you attended the conference this year, please complete the following survey so we can prepare for the 2013 OFA Conference!