Friends of the Grand River

04/16/2026

🌿 Volunteer Opportunity This Saturday! 🌿

Join us for a rewarding morning with Friends of the Grand! We’re looking for volunteers to help spruce up our community by clearing roadside litter along two Adopt-a-Road sections in Fergus and Elora.

🗓 When: Saturday April 18th
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM (approx. 2–3 hours)
📍 Where: Meet at the Fergus Sportsplex

This is a great way to give back, enjoy some fresh air, and make a visible difference in our local environment. Bring a friend, your enthusiasm, and let’s work together to keep our beautiful community clean!

💚 We hope to see you there!

03/21/2026

1 DAY TO GO!!

TIME IS RUNNING OUT FOR OUR "GET READY FOR SPRING RAFFLE". .

DRAW IS ON SUNDAY MARCH 22ND.

AN AMAZING LINE-UP OF PRIZES
TICKETS 1 for $5, 3 for $10, or 25 for $25



Every ticket sold helps support conservation, education, and community projects right here in the Upper Grand and Conestogo watersheds. Please support our cause. Tell all your family, friends and neighbours!!

Our Fantastic Prizes are:

• Arrow 590-4 Sage Rod — Value $1000+ Provided by Sage Rods

• Guided Drift Boat Trip — Value $700+ Provided by Ken Collins at Grand River Troutfitters

• Custom Grand River Prints — Value $500+ Provided by Canadian Artist Mike Ormsby

• Private Fishing & Lunch for 2 — Value $200+ Provided by the Franklin Club

Get your raffle tickets online here:

https://www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/fogr-spring-2026

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Thank you for supporting Friends of the Grand River, and good luck in the draw!

03/17/2026

TIME IS RUNNING OUT FOR OUR "GET READY FOR SPRING" RAFFLE.

DRAW IS ON SUNDAY MARCH 22ND.

AN AMAZING LINE UP OF PRIZES
TICKETS 1 for $5, 3 for $10, or 25 for $25


Every ticket sold helps support conservation, education, and community projects right here in the Upper Grand and Conestogo watersheds. Please support our cause. Tell all your family, friends and neighbours!!

Our Fantastic Prizes are:

• Arrow 590-4 Sage Rod — Value $1000+ Provided by Sage Rods

• Guided Drift Boat Trip — Value $700+ Provided by Ken Collins at Grand River Troutfitters

• Custom Grand River Prints — Value $500+ Provided by Canadian Artist Mike Ormsby

• Private Fishing & Lunch for 2 — Value $200+ Provided by the Franklin Club

Get your raffle tickets online here:

https://www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/fogr-spring-2026

Licence

Thank you for supporting Friends of the Grand River, and good luck in the draw!

03/13/2026

As you know, at Friends of the Grand River, we LOVE our volunteers. And some of you are already asking about this Spring’s activities. So, here is a SAVE THE DATE post!



Roadside Cleanup – April 18 Upper Grand, Conestogo May 2
Fish Stocking – May 4-5 Upper Grand, May 6-8 Conestogo
Tree Planting – May 23 Conestogo, May 30 Upper Grand


Please mark these in your calendar. Stay tuned for more details to follow.



Also, did we mention our Raffle??? Running now until March 22

GET READY FOR SPRING RAFFLE IS NOW LIVE!!!

Friends of the Grand River is excited to announce its latest raffle with amazing prizes. Every ticket sold helps support conservation, education, and community projects right here in the Upper Grand and Conestogo watersheds. Please support our cause. Tell all your family, friends and neighbours!!

This year’s fantastic raffle prizes are:

• Arrow 590-4 Sage Rod — Value $1000+

• Guided Drift Boat Trip — Value $700+

• Custom Grand River Prints — Value $500+

• Private Fishing & Lunch for 2 at the Franklin Club — Value $200+

Get your raffle tickets online here:

https://www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/fogr-spring-2026



A big thank you to our sponsors for their generous prize donations:

• Sage Rods

• Ken Collins at Grand River Troutfitters

• Canadian Artist Mike Ormsby

• The Franklin Fishing and Outdoors Club

Thank you for supporting Friends of the Grand River, and good luck in the draw!

03/08/2026

🎟️ Friends of the Grand River Spring Raffle is live!

Our 2026 raffle is now open, with all proceeds going toward conservation, education, and stewardship projects in the Grand River watershed.

🏆 This year’s prizes include:
• Sage Arrow 590-4 Fly Rod ($1000+)
• Guided Drift Boat Trip ($700+)
• Custom Grand River Print ($500+)
• Private Fishing & Lunch for 2 at the Franklin Club ($200+)

🎟️ Get your tickets here:
https://www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/fogr-spring-2026

A big thank-you to our generous prize sponsors:
• Sage Rods
• Ken Collins – Grand River Troutfitters
• Mike Ormsby
• The Franklin Fishing & Outdoors Club

We’ll also be selling tickets at the Toronto Sportsmen’s Show, March 19–22.

Thank you for supporting Friends of the Grand River, and good luck in the draw! 🍀

Join thousands of community organizations - big and small - who raise more funds for their worthy causes with Rafflebox.

03/08/2026

🎟️ Spring Raffle almost LIVE! 🎟️

Friends of the Grand River is excited to be back at the
🎣 🦌 Toronto Sportsmen’s Show this March 19–22 at the International Centre in Mississauga!

Stop by our booth to say hello, learn about the work we’re doing to protect and improve the Grand River watershed, and grab your tickets for our Spring 2026 Raffle. Every ticket helps support conservation, education, and community projects right here in our watershed.

🏆 This year’s raffle prizes include:
• Arrow 590-4 Sage Rod — Value $1000+
• Guided Drift Boat Trip — Value $700+
• Custom Grand River Print — Value $500+
• Private Fishing & Lunch for 2 at the Franklin Club — Value $200+

👉 Starting March 8th - get your raffle tickets online here:
https://www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/fogr-spring-2026

The Toronto Sportsmen’s Show is Canada’s premier outdoor event, featuring fishing, hunting, boating, camping, and outdoor adventure exhibits all under one roof — and we’re proud to be part of it this year!

Thank you for supporting Friends of the Grand River, and good luck in the draw! 🍀

Join thousands of community organizations - big and small - who raise more funds for their worthy causes with Rafflebox.

02/27/2026

🌟 Volunteers Needed: Toronto Sportsman Show Booth

We’re gearing up for the upcoming Toronto Sportsman Show and we’re looking for a few great volunteers to help staff the FOGR booth.

We especially need support on Wednesday (setup) and Sunday (breakdown) — but every 4-hour commitment helps throughout the show. Volunteers will receive a free ticket to the show plus some great FOGR swag as a thank-you.

Don't worry if you don't feel like you know enough, we can help you get up to speed quickly! 

If you’re able to lend a hand, please email [email protected] to express your interest and share your availability. Your support helps us share the important work Friends of the Grand River is doing across the watershed.

Show details: https://www.torontosportshow.ca/

Thank you for considering — we truly appreciate our amazing volunteer community!

12/22/2025

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! - https://mailchi.mp/d07a17d7a74d/merry-christmas-and-happy-new-year-10345534

10/13/2025

🍁 Happy Thanksgiving from Friends of the Grand River! 🦃

As we gather with family and friends this weekend, we’re reminded of how much we have to be thankful for — clean water, vibrant wildlife, and a community that cares deeply for the river that connects us all. 🌊

Thank you to everyone who volunteers, supports, and speaks up for the health of the Grand. Your efforts make a lasting difference — today and every day. 💚

Wishing you a safe, peaceful, and nature-filled Thanksgiving weekend!

10/08/2025

If you are an angler on the Grand River we could really use your feedback! The Brown Trout fishery is one of the leading indicators of a healthy river. Please tell us how your fishing season was!

YEAR END ANGLER SURVEY! - https://mailchi.mp/d3d89b3af424/raffle-alert-the-stay-and-play-elora-and-fergus-prize-package-worth-over-10343219