ANNOUNCEMENT - 2021 June 17
The Friends of the Ferguson Forest Centre (the Friends) is currently seeking to fill several board vacancies.

Governed by a volunteer board of directors which sets policy and direction, the Friends’ central mission is to help preserve, protect, maintain, and enhance the Ferguson Forest trails and other public-use recreational areas of the Ferguson Forest Centre (FFC) in partnership with the Ferguson Forest Centre Corporation, for the educational benefit and enjoyment of the public. The Friends strive to work with the Corporation to identify places and projects where their efforts can most benefit FFC’s public spaces. Through grants, volunteer mobilization, private philanthropy, programs and advocacy, the Friends’ goal is to:

  • protect FFC’s public lands and natural resources
  • engage today’s youth in forest stewardship, nature, and the outdoors
  • ensure a high-quality visitor experience at FFC 
  • preserve and maintain FFC’s beloved public trails

While skills or expertise in social media, natural sciences, education, administration, volunteer engagement and public relations would be beneficial, the only requirements are alignment with the Friends’ mission, appreciation for FFC’s recreational spaces and a desire to help the Friends grow and flourish in their role as a Friends organization.

To apply to become a board member, please contact the Friends of the Ferguson Forest Centre via email at:

fergusonforestfriends@gmail.com
  • REPORT a TRAIL ISSUE!
  • COVID Update
  • Flora & Fauna of FFC
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ATTENTION Ferguson Forest Centre trail users!
You can now send an online report - even right from the trail! - about a fallen tree, an overgrown section of trail, or other trail issues that may require maintenance to uphold FFC trail standards.
You can even add photos or location info to pinpoint issues of concern.
To file a report, click the button below.
Unfortunately our events and walks are still on hold due to COVID - we look forward to bringing these popular activities back as soon as it is both allowed and safe.
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All marked trails, the Arboretum, and the municipal roads* are open to the public for hiking or walking and certain trails and areas are available for horse riding, cycling and skiing. 
(*Ferguson Tree Nursery roads are NOT for public use and are NOT to be used for parking)
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OFF-LEASH dogs are welcome at the dog park.
Dogs must be ON-LEASH in all other public spaces at Ferguson, as required by law, including on forest trails and in the Arboretum. Dogs and people are not allowed on nursery fields and roads.
 
Please maintain a 2-metre minimum distance between you and others at all times.
CALLING ALL NATURALISTS!
Do you wonder what lives in those woods?
​Did you spot a special bug or bird in the Arboretum meadow?
Click the tab below to visit iNaturalist and view reported sightings in Ferguson Forest Centre or contribute to this ever-evolving list.

FERGUSON FOREST CENTRE
​ is

1100 ACRES

of MIXED-USE GREEN SPACE

in Kemptville, ONTARIO, CANADA

A unique combination of
​provincial crown forest and leased lands
operated by the 
​FERGUSON FOREST CENTRE CORPORATION

​FOREST TREE NURSERY
​300 ACRES

​​PUBLIC FOREST
800 ACRES

PUBLIC TRAILS
22+ ACRES

PUBLIC ARBORETUM
​25 ACRES

​& OTHER RECREATIONAL
​GREEN SPACE

The FRIENDS of the
FERGUSON FOREST
CENTRE

support & promote this precious community treasure through

​educational walks, recreational activities, awareness &
fundraising campaigns,
and a growing slate of programs & projects

for the benefit of North Grenville residents & visitors.

And OUR MEMBERS & SUPPORTERS ​
​make it possible
​
​Show YOUR support for FERGUSON FOREST CENTRE
 - Become a FRIENDS member!
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​Located on the doorstep of downtown Kemptville
in the Municipality of North Grenville, Ontario, Canada,
​Ferguson Forest Centre is bordered by:
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  • the Rideau River to the north 
  • the South Branch of the Rideau River (a.k.a. Kemptville Creek) to the east
  • County Road 43 to the south
  • County Road 44 to the west