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3 days ago

The CFFA Board of Directors recently received word that a beloved, longtime and dedicated volunteer in the Copeland Forest, Pat Woodford, passed away at the age of 90. Pat was involved in the initial Copeland Forest steering committee as one of the two naturalist representatives. She had been active on the board of the Orillia Naturalists ever since she moved into this area.When the CFFA board was formed Pat became the Ecology Committee Chair. As Ecology Committee Chair, Pat led the creation of the water testing program, helped designate key sensitive areas in the Forest and worked with the Couchiching Conservancy. She held this position for approximately 6 years but continued volunteering until she moved away to be closer to family. Pat and her husband, Jim Woodford, were long serving naturalists and involved in the founding of Long Point Bird Observatory and initiatives around the Niagara Escarpment. She was also an enthusiastic cross-country skier and instilled a love for the sport in many of her students, both at George S. Secondary School and at Hardwood Ski and Bike where she taught for many years after her retirement from teaching.Click here to view the Obituary and share of a few of your memories of Pat with her familywww.passagescb.ca/obituaries/patwoodfordThank you to David Kennedy for providing the details of Pat's history with the CFFA. ... See MoreSee Less

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Copeland Forest Friends

2 weeks ago

Happy International Volunteer Day. Copeland Forest Friends thanks all the amazing volunteers that work to conserve the natural integrity of Copeland Forest while facilitating compatible recreational use and ensure we meet the needs of present and future generations.Thank you all!! ... See MoreSee Less

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Copeland Forest Friends

3 weeks ago

Dear members and former members,To all who have already renewed their membership for the 2026 year, thank you for your continued support. To all other current members and expired members please consider renewing your membership today. The Copeland Friends depend on your membership to further the work of the Association in the Forest. All renewing members before January 1st will be entered into a draw for gift prizes includeing passes to Vetta Spa, ski passes and golf packages. Renew now to be entered in the draw.2025 was a unique year for the Copeland as it was for the entire region. The ice storm in the early spring led to extensive clean up and re-opening of all the trails in the Forest. The CFFA as well as other community volunteers worked many hours and days to make the forest safe and open for all to continue to enjoy this unique environment. Beyond the ice storm cleanup the CFFA worked on trail improvements, invasive species control, ecological studies of the Forest, water testing of the watershed and new updated signage. All the work the CFFA does is based on membership renewals along with donations received at renewal time as well as support from our generous community benefactors.The Copeland is an incredibly diverse ecosystem with 4,400 hundred acres to explore, enjoy and preserve. It is considered one of the jewels of Simcoe County. Thank you for your continued interest and support of the Copeland. To purchase your membership click go to: www.copelandfriends.ca/civicrm/contribute/transact/?reset=1&id=10Len CaterActing President, Copeland Forest Friends Association ... See MoreSee Less

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Home CiviCRM Membership Makes a Difference Help support the Copeland Forest Friends Association (CFFA), by becoming a member. Membership fees help cover the operating costs of the CFFA and a portion o...

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3 weeks ago

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Copeland Forest Friends

The Copeland Forest is a 4,400 acre Resource Management Area in Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada, owned by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forests. The size, beauty, and unfettered use of the forest by a wide variety of recreational users inspired an initiative to conserve the natural integrity of the forest and facilitate compatible recreational use.

In October 2015 the Copeland Forest Friends Association formed a Non-Profit Corporation, signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the MNRF, and began offering memberships. The organization has been structured to ensure that all of the major recreational user groups are represented equally. There are many ways to join us including becoming a member, volunteering, making a donation, and signing up for our newsletter. We look forward to seeing you in the forest!

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