GAMIING is a not-for-profit charitable organization. Our mandate includes education and hands-on demonstrations of ecologically sound practices related to lakes and lakeshores. GAMIING works with individuals, community groups and other interested parties to further understanding of and participation in practices that balance human needs with the needs of wildlife and natural lake ecosystems.

GAMIING operates from a 100-acre property with a natural shoreline, surrounded by wetlands, forests and meadows. A Conservation Easement has been placed upon the land and put in Trust with the Kawartha Heritage Conservancy to preserve it in perpetuity as a dynamic natural venue to which the public is invited to relax, reflect and participate in interactive demonstrations of low-impact and zero-impact of lakeshore living.

Come walk the trails! GAMIING is open to the public seven days a week, year round, during daylight hours.

• To practice a philosophy of land and water stewardship.
• Out of concern about the destruction of lakeshore habitat.
• To preserve a diversity of indigenous plant and animal species.
• To serve as an educational and practical resource for the community.

The mission of GAMIING is to share the enjoyment and importance of living in harmony with nature.

Towards that end, GAMIING provides educational experiences that actively engage the community in:

• Balancing human needs with nature in our everyday life;
• Discovering plants, animals, birds and water life;
• Becoming stewards of our common environment, including water, land and air; and
• Working together with our communities and partners towards a sustainable ecosystem for future generations.

• Lakeshore Management/Shoreline Restoration and Habitat Enhancement: GAMIING acts as a demonstration site for sound environmental practice for lakeshore dwellers. The GAMIING nursery provides native plants and trees to the community for lakeshore restoration projects.
• Education & Community Outreach: 2009 EcoGuardian Education Programs for all ages; program logistics, including cancellation/weather policies.
• Native Plant Nursery: Catalogue, greenhouse, local seed sourcing.
• Annual events:

  ~ First Annual Golf Outing: Saturday, September 19, 2009, Tee-offs start at 11:30 am. 18 holes of golf, dinner and two longest drive challenges as well as a closest to the pin challenge. All proceeds go to our eco-educational and lake stewardship programs.
  
  ~ Summer Lakeshore Music Festival: Saturday, June 20, 2009, 3:00-9:00 p.m. Demonstrations; exhibits; native plant sale; local food and entertainment. An all-ages event! Check back soon for details. Read about the 2008 Summer Festival.
  
  ~ 2nd Annual Easter Eco-Egg Hunt and Spring Fair: Took place Saturday, April 11, 2009, 2:00-5:00 p.m.