Heartland Forest Nature Experience
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Description & Services
Areas Served	Niagara Region
Description	Heartland Forest Nature Experience is a natural attraction and learning centre that is located in rural Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada. It is managed by a not-for-profit corporation that is a registered charity under the Canada Income Tax Act.    Heartland Forest hosts nature programs for all, including specially designed school programs developed by and for professional educators.     The property is wheelchair accessible and there are special services for those with mobility challenges that want to experience the trails. There are facilities specifically designed to accommodate those who are mobility challenged (mini-putt, wheelchair accessible swing and merry-go-round).     See website for details.
Hours	Mon-Sun 9 am- Dusk
Dates	Daily year round, closed Christmas Day.
Eligibility	All
Languages	English ; Dutch
Fees	Program - Some events and programs have activity fees ; None - Free admission
Events	Heartland Forest hosts four annual “family friendly” signature events that are not to be missed. They are: Frogfest in April, Hoedown in July, PumpkinFest in October and WinterFest in February. Please see website for details.    Heartland Forest also hosts private events (ie group outings, barbecues, birthday parties). For more information, see the website.
Contact Information
Address & Map	8215 Kalar Rd Niagara Falls, ON
Located In Community	Niagara Falls
Intersection	Kalar Rd and Brown Rd
Mailing Address	7201 Beechwood Rd  Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6S5
Office Phone	905-356-7384
Website	www.heartlandforest.org
Primary Contact	Elizabeth Graham, Executive Director
Alternate Contact	Amy Brunning, Program Manager
Volunteer Coordinator	Rita Maier
Primary Executive	Dan Bouwman, Founder and CEO
Accessibility	Fully Accessible
Other Details
Service Level	(51) Non Profit Charity
Print Material	Brochure available upon request or by download from website
Established	2003
Funding	Provincial - Ontario Trillium Foundation ; Federal - Government of Canada- Accessibility Grants ; Donations - personal and corporate
Subjects
Subjects	Adults ; Children ; Education ; Hiking ; Outdoor activities ; Outdoor education ; Parks ; Walking
Broader Terms	Age groups ; Education ; Educational programs ; Fitness activities ; Instructional programs ; Outdoor activities ; Recreation ; Recreational activities ; Recreational facilities