North Grenville, ON – The Municipality of North Grenville and the Ferguson Forest Centre Corporation (FFCC) are pleased to announce that they have agreed to work together on a new path forward for the Ferguson Tree Nursery. The Nursery, a business operation of FFCC, grows and ships more than 1.5 million tree seedlings annually to customers across Ontario. Historically, Nursery revenues have supported FFCC's broader community and stewardship activities. Following detailed discussions between the Municipality and the FFCC Board, responsibility for the Nursery will be transferred to the Municipality. This will occur as soon as the necessary arrangements can be…

There’s been a lot of public discussion about the Ferguson Forest Centre (FFC) in recent years, and it’s understandable that people want a clear understanding of how it operates and where it’s headed.

In the spirit of Truth and Reconciliation, Ferguson Forest Centre Corporation supported the establishment of Mino-jichaag Mtigwaaki (the Good Spirit Forest), a commemorative Indigenous site within the Ferguson Forest Centre Arboretum. The site was designed by local artist Finian Paibomesai and is situated within the traditional territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabe. Its design incorporates a medicine wheel, a symbol representing balance, interconnectedness, and teachings connected to Mino-Bimaadiziwin, or “living a good life.” Mino-jichaag Mtigwaaki is intended as a place for reflection, learning, and acknowledgement of Indigenous presence, history, and ongoing connection to the land. The site connects to the Turtle…

FOR RELEASE APRIL 12, 2024 Growing a Sustainable Future: Ferguson Forest Centre Proposes Land Sale to Ensure Long Term Viability North Grenville, Ontario, April 12, 2024 The Ferguson Forest Centre Corporation (FFCC) will be presenting to the Municipality of North Grenville on April 16, 2024, a proposal requesting the sale of approximately 5.3 hectares (13.1 acres) of under-utilized land to fund a future sustainable capital investment plan. The land is located along the northern side of County Road 43 between St. Michael’s Catholic High School and Anniversary Way. Leased from the Municipality of North Grenville, the parcel of land is…