Hamilton Conservation Foundation

ChainLink Disc Golf is proud to welcome the Hamilton Conservation Authority to the ChainLink Conservation Series in 2026!

The Christie Lake Disc Golf Course is a beautiful reminder of the long legacy shared between disc golf and conservation areas. First established in 2008 with support from course designer Glenn Forbes, & HCA staff, Bruce Harschnitz, the course has become a favourite for players across the region.

When HCA asked Ontario-based ChainLink Disc Golf to work with their ecology team to add conservation facts to the course, we were thrilled, especially once it was confirmed that the course would be receiving new super short tees designed by a local female player who loves playing the course with her nieces.

Christie Lake is currently ranked as the 22nd best course in Canada on UDisc, and we’re proud to support the efforts to support the course even further and make it more accessible for families and new players.

The beautiful wildlife polygram designs were made by a local designer, and these PDGA Approved discs glow in the dark and are made from recycled materials. You can find them at Adventure Attic, the Christie Lake front gate, or at https://chainlinkdiscgolf.com/chainlink-conservation-series-wildlife-polygram-glow-fundraiser-disc/. Each disc includes conservation facts that highlight wildlife that can be found at Christie Lake with a portion of the proceeds supporting conservation at HCA!

Thank you, Heritage Green Community Trust, for your unwavering commitment to protecting our natural spaces and inspiring the next generation of environmental stewards. Together, we're building a legacy that lasts.

🥳 It's our 50th anniversary — and we're celebrating with YOU!

Our 50/50 raffle is back, and every ticket supports HCA's conservation priorities. That means your entry helps fund trail maintenance, habitat restoration, outdoor education, and so much more. With your chance to win big, you can guarantee a win for nature! 🌿 www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/hamilton-conservation-foundation

🐢 World Turtle Day reminds us to slow down and appreciate the wildlife thriving in our restored spaces. At Saltfleet Conservation Area, Midland Painted Turtles and Common Snapping Turtles — including hatchlings — have been spotted by HCA staff and visitors.

All Ontario turtle species are classified as at-risk. Seeing them at Saltfleet is a promising sign that they're using the wetlands as corridors for movement, and the hatchlings indicate suitable habitat for reproduction. Your donations at work!

🫶 Community partnerships strengthen our ability to care for the natural spaces we all love. A heartfelt thank you to Rotary Club of Ancaster A.M. for your consistent, sustaining support for the Dundas Valley Trails Fund. As trailblazers of generosity, we value your vision as you lead the way for others!

🏃 The Sulphur Springs Trail Race is coming up this weekend — Canada's oldest Ultra Marathon, right here in Dundas Valley Conservation Area! Over the past 15 years, the Burlington Runners Club and individual runners have donated more than $100,000 to protect our local green spaces. Thank you for going the extra mile to support the trails you love! 🏞️

Want to stay connected to the work your gifts make possible? 💌 Our newsletter brings you:

🌿 Updates on donor-funded projects across Hamilton's conservation areas
🎟️ Opportunities to get involved, including the latest on our 50/50 raffle, volunteer projects, planned giving, and more
🌳 Stories from the field (and sometimes our office!)

It's a behind-the-scenes look at how we work with HCA to protect our watershed and connect people to nature. Sign up today: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/zPmzi8C/Subscribe

Thank you to the Foundation Members who joined us for our Annual General Meeting on Monday! 💚

We celebrated a record-breaking fiscal year in 2024-25, raising nearly $1.16 million. We're humbled by our donors' support and proud to reflect on last year's successes — from the Basadinaa Experience in Dundas Valley, to Fifty Point's accessible fishing platform, to invasive species removal projects at Valens Lake and beyond. Our staff and Board (including our new members!) are all eager for what the year ahead has in store.

💛 50 Years. 🎟️50/50 Raffle. 🌿100% for Nature.

We're celebrating — and you could win big! Our 50/50 raffle is back to mark our 50th anniversary of supporting the Hamilton Conservation Authority. Every ticket you purchase fuels our Area of Greatest Need fund. Get your tickets today: www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/hamilton-conservation-foundation

🌱 Mothers plant seeds of strength, resilience, and love that grow long after they're gone. You can do the same for nature.

Your legacy gift can protect forests, restore wetlands, build new trails, and inspire future land stewards. It's a way to honour the places that shaped your family's story and ensure they thrive for the next generation.

Learn more about legacy giving using the link below.