WHO WE ARE
We are a hub for ecological innovation and leadership development. Inspired by water, we engage with young people through science, technology, and the arts.
Our flagship ClearWater Farm, launched in 2016 on Lake Simcoe, is a ‘living lab’ where:
We extend our vision and impact for kids 6 to 10 and families across Canada and beyond through ClearWater Kids online activities featuring Potato the Chicken, the eco superhero.
OUR FLAGSHIP INITIATIVE
ClearWater Farm is a historic farmstead on Lake Simcoe being reimagined as an operating eco-farm, training centre, and place for events that connects people with nature and fosters understanding about the role of water in sustainable food production, economic growth, and healthy communities.
OUR OUTREACH
To meet today’s kids where they “live,” we introduce them to the wonders of the natural world on their screened devices, encouraging them to get outside and explore, and helping make them take action for a more sustainable future. The interactive hub for hands-on fun is ClearWaterKids.org, inspired by and themed around ClearWater Farm. Clearwater Kids Challenge and Try This! videos, and curriculum-linked learning downloads for teachers and parents to complete the circle of eco-learning.
The Ontario Water Centre is an educational not-for-profit with charitable status (CRA #842146284RR0001). For more information contact: Colin Dobell | Executive Director | colin@ontariowatercentre.ca
OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Annabel Slaight, C.M., O.Ont
Founding Chair
Tracy Smith
Vice Chair
Robert O. Matthews
Secretary
John Brace
Treasurer
Gwen Boniface
Director
William C. Galloway
Director
Lynn Haight
Director
Larry Hope
Director
Surbhi Jain
Director
Colin Dobell
Executive Director
(non-voting member)
Mailing Address:
Ontario Water Centre
12-16715 Yonge St Unit 175
Newmarket, ON L3X 1 X4
ClearWater Farm is located on the shores of Lake Simcoe in Georgina, ON.
1614 Metro Road N.
Willow Beach, ON L0E 1S0
(705) 242-9300
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