We are the

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!

News and Events

BIRD WATCHING HIKE WITH BRERETON FIELD NATURALISTS’ CLUB – SATURDAY MAY 5, 2018 – 8:30AM to 12 NOON

Events

Come on out on a beautiful spring morning and join Dave Lord, one of our Directors as he guides you on a bird watching outing in Copeland Forest for the Barrie Brereton Field Naturalists’ Club. Everyone is welcome to join in on this fun and

April 3, 2018

Reminder – AGM this Saturday March 24 2018

Events

Exciting News! Horseshoe Resort has generously donated five $100 gift certificates for us to give away at our meeting. Be sure to fill out a ballot at the membership table when you arrive. Time: Doors open at 12:30 pm. Meeting starts at 1:00 pm. Place:

March 19, 2018

Ganaraska Hiking Club 50th Anniversary Copeland Forest Hikes

Events

Everyone is welcome to join in on any of the following hikes. Please bring drinking water on all hikes. Hiking boots are recommended. 1. Saturday April 21 Time: 1:30 pm. Moderate or Easy – 2 hours in length. Meet at the Copeland Forest P2 parking

March 8, 2018

Guest Speaker at our AGM – Kristie Virgoe from Kawartha Conservation

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“There is something about the smell of the damp forest floor, the sound of the birds singing and leaves jostling in the wind. We slow down, we breathe deeper, we feel our mind slowly release the tension of the day. This is forest bathing.” Kristie

February 19, 2018

How to get here

From Highway 400 North of Barrie, take Exit 121 and turn East onto Highway 93 (Penetanguishene Road) toward Craighurst. Take the first Left onto Ingram Road. There are two public parking lots along Ingram Road. The main parking lot is across from Breen’s Lumber Mill. google map

Download the trails map

Download a map of all the major trails in the Copeland Forest.

Protecting Copeland

Explore the unique natural features of the Copeland Forest and discover the steps we’re taking to protect it for future generations. Find out more…