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News about the Family Membership Option and the CFFA Waiver The family membership option is now available offering a reduced rate of $40 for an adult couple residing in the same household. In addition, on the recommendation of the CFFA insurance provider and to minimize our association’s insurance premiums, on a going forward basis new and renewing members and non-member volunteers will be asked to read and indicate acceptance of the release of liability waiver. Both the family membership and the waiver are available on the www.copelandfriends.ca/ under the membership page. The online membership application will require the new/renewing member to indicate if he/she/they are applying for an individual membership or a family membership. After completing the form and then reading the waiver the new/renewing member(s) will be required to tick off the box accepting the terms of the waiver.Go to to get a copy of the waiver:https://www.copelandfriends.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/CFFA-Waiver-for-print-March-25-2024.pdfCurrent members will acknowledge the waiver when they renew for 2025. If you are a current member, no further action is required.Thank you for your continued support!Copeland Forest Friends Association ... See MoreSee Less
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Seasonal Closure Signs InstalledThe Seasonal Closure signs on Rusty Mud Bucket and Ganaraska trail between #4 and #5 were placed at each end of these trails. Please respect these closures. These trails are very muddy and are easily damaged by foot, horse and bike traffic. ... See MoreSee Less
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Copeland Forest Friends Association Notice: With the warmer weather we start to see more people in Copeland Forest enjoying the trails. Early spring is when trails are most sensitive to impacts from use. While the trails are drying, there are still trail sections that still have ice and/or are very wet. Trails in lowland areas, toe of the slopes and bottom of the valleylands are finally particularly wet now and susceptible to damage from use. If your boots, tires or horse hoofs are sinking into the trail tread then please turn around and find dryer trails to use. Going around the wet areas leads to trail widening and braiding and also results in environmental impact. The trails should be dry soon enough for all to enjoy.Photos Courtesy of Jenn Copeland ... See MoreSee Less
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SAVE THE DATECOPELAND FOREST FRIENDS ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGDate: Wednesday, April 24Location: Hardwood Ski and Bike (402 Old Barrie Road between Lines 5 and 6)Time: 6 to 9 p.m.We look forward to gathering with our members and invite you to join us for the Copeland Forest Friends Association (CFFA) Annual General Meeting. The Meeting agenda and link to related pre-read materials will be sent in early April.In recent news, after more than two years of study, community engagement and consultation, the Copeland Forest Trail Plan is finished and you can read it here. Implementation will start this Spring and volunteers are needed. You can meet Don McKinnon, our Trail Committee Chair at the AGM to learn more.New Directors are elected to the Board at the AGM making it the ideal time for members interested in serving with the CFFA Board to let us know by sending an expression of interest to Len Cater, President at lcater@mac.com.Thank you for supporting our mandate by renewing your membership and for your generous donations. For those who’ve been meaning to renew, you still can, right here. www.copelandfriends.ca/civicrm/contribute/transact/?reset=1&id=6 ... See MoreSee Less
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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!