YCP Alumni Networking Event | Cambridge 2026

This annual gathering is a chance to strengthen connections, share experiences, and stay engaged in the conservation community.

Join us for this FREE event hosted at rare, located within the Grand River Watershed including lunch. This unique gathering offers an opportunity to reconnect with fellow alumni while exploring the impactful work happening on-site.

Participants will:

• Learn about rare and its conservation initiatives
• Gain an overview of rare’s turtle incubation project and build turtle protectors
• Enjoy a guided hike through the Grand River Watershed
• Tour the on-site food bank garden

What to bring:

• This is a fully outdoor program—please dress for the weather.
• Comfortable hiking shoes
• Refillable water bottle and snacks
• A notebook for journaling

Come ready to connect, learn, and be inspired by the ongoing efforts to protect and restore our natural environment.

TRCA is committed to creating an accessible experience for all participants. If you require an accessibility accommodation, please email [email protected] at least 5 days prior to the event.

Cancellation Policy:

• TRCA cancellations due to low registration (< 6 participants) or extreme weather: registrants will be contacted by email and phone at least 2 hours prior

Please direct any questions regarding the cancellation policy for this event to [email protected]

Info: Arrive, settle in, and connect with fellow YCP alumni.

Info: Learn about rare and its work within the Grand River Watershed.

Info: Build turtle nest protectors and explore rare’s turtle incubation project.

Info: Enjoy a short hike to the Grand River and back.

Info: Take time to relax, eat, and continue networking. Food will be provided.

Info: Wrap up the day with hands-on work in the on-site food bank gardens.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

rare Charitable Research Reserve - Slit Barn, 768 Blair Road, Cambridge, Canada

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