Focus on Nature, Halton Branch

Focus on Nature

Site: Halton Branch - Mailing Address

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Record #: OAK0113

Last Full Update: 02 Mar 2026

Contact Information

E-Mail	workshops@focusonnature.ca
Website	https://focusonnature.ca
Contact Form	https://focusonnature.ca/contact
Social Media	Facebook, Flickr, Instagram, LinkedIn, X (Twitter)
Primary Contact	Sarah Fontes, Executive Director; Email: saraht@focusonnature.ca
Alternate Contact	Laura Tovar, East Side - Regional Manager; Email: laura@focusonnature.ca

Agency Information

Description (Agency)	Volunteer-driven community benefit organization based in Guelph that inspires young people to explore and connect with nature through photography.
Legal Status	(51) Registered Charity
Established	Halton branch 2018
Primary Executive	Sarah Fontes, Executive Director; Email: saraht@focusonnature.ca
Funding	Grants - Ontario Trillium Foundation ; Fees - workshops & camps

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)	Conducts workshops in schools, and day camps in the summer Workshops and camps involve: teaching creative and technical skills in photographs interactive lessons, field trips, editing and feedback sessions nature awareness and sensory activities inspiring long-term interest in protection of local ecosystems workshops are usually held in school classrooms (grades 4 to 12)
Hours	Hours vary
Dates	Most workshops are conducted from mid-Apr to the end of Jun, and Sep to mid-Nov * day camps Jul, Aug
Areas Served	Halton Region
Eligibility	Ages: 8 year(s) - 18 year(s) Elementary and secondary school students
Application	Call, email or visit website for information
Languages	English ; French
Fees	Program

Site Information

Located In Community	Oakville
Address & Map	Oakville, ON View Google Map
Mailing Address	c/o Focus on Nature PO Box 1601 Guelph, ON N1H 6R7
Physical Access	Not Applicable - Mailing Address

Categories and Classification

HCSD Main Heading	Arts / Culture ; Child / Family Services ; Sports / Recreation
HCSD Sub Heading	Arts and Hobby Instruction ; Camps ; Recreation for Children / Families ; Youth Recreation Resources
Service Categories	Arts and Crafts Instruction ~ Youth ; Day Camps ~ Youth ; Outdoor Environmental Education ~ Youth

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