rare Charitable Research Reserve

Founded in 2001, the rare Charitable Research Reserve is a 900+ acre community-driven urban land trust and environmental institute.

Larger than Central Park in New York, but found in the heart of Waterloo Region, rare stewards this magnificent natural jewel striving to preserve the land for future generations by focusing on conservation, ecological restoration, research and education while also providing wonderful passive recreation opportunities to the surrounding community.

Things we do:

• environmental education
• environmental restoration
• food
• invasive species removal
• nature walks
• nature/environment
• tree planting

We're looking for volunteers in these areas:

• Regular volunteers
• Occasional volunteers