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We would like to thank the Belfountain Village Church, the vendors, volunteers, and members of the community who worked so hard to create and support another successful Salamander Festival in 2026.   Thank you to everyone who came out and had … Continue reading →

Please take a moment and listen to BCO’s science advisor, Mark Heaton, Senior Ecologist,  Ontario Streams, speaking to the CBC about our Jefferson Salamander.    Thank you Mark on behalf of the community and salamanders everywhere. https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-193-fresh-air/clip/16241099-why-village-belfountain-raising-awareness-jefferson-salamanders

Hello, We will be closing the bird cannon survey on Friday October 9th at noon. If you haven’t completed it, please make sure to do so before it closes. Thank you,  Link to survey https://us8.list-manage.com/survey?u=8727668ae6096cee1ed5d355f&id=78ee2fdc52&e=*|UNIQID|*

Hello We have experienced a few weeks of the modified bird cannons by Belfountain Estates.   We would appreciate your thoughts on the bird cannons now please.    If you did not complete the last survey, you are welcome to … Continue reading →

In partnership with the Belfountain Village Church, the Belfountain Community Organization, will once again host the Salamander Festival.     The confirmed date for this year’s Salamander Festival is Saturday, October 3rd, from 11 a.m. till 4 p.m. With your … Continue reading →

The BCO has been advised by Belfountain Estates, that the bird cannons will start tomorrow morning Sunday August 22. The farm will use bird cannons only in the upper vineyard, pointed in the least impactful direction (Northeast away from the … Continue reading →

We would like to make sure you are aware the Belfountain Estates will be testing their bird cannons on Friday July 31, 2026, after 10 a.m. Further to our communication of June 18th, 2026, Belfountain Estates have advised they are … Continue reading →

The BCO received this invitation for the community from Barrie at C3: An incredible opportunity for parents and grand parents. Perhaps the FIRST overnight camp for your son-daughter or grand child. Our world class staff have a ONE NIGHT (August … Continue reading →

Dear Belfountain Residents The Belfountain Salamander Festival has been a Fall tradition for over twenty years as a Village get-together before Winter called us into hibernation.  The endangered Jefferson Salamander was the reason for the festival to bring awareness to … Continue reading →