Every garden needs water, sun and nutrients to help make it grow. For MGC to grow, support and generosity from the community are needed.

Corporate sponsorship and program partnership opportunities are available for special events including our annual Earth: A Celebration fundraiser in April. Sponsorships are also available for education, stewardship and garden programs.

A matching donor campaign within your company is an effective way to raise vital funds. Sponsors and donors are provided many recognition benefits, including signage, acknowledgement in Samara and on this website. Tax receipts are issued for the amount allowable by Canada Revenue Agency. Your support is seen by your customers, neighbours and even your competitors. 

Contributions through Canada Helps (www.CanadaHelps.org) is an easy, fast and secure on-line service. Canada Helps  accepts donations of cash and stocks and other forms of securities such as bonds and mutual funds traded on a public market in Canada or the US. Gifts of stock are totally exampt from capital gains tax in Canada. The donor receives a tax receipt for the full value of the security, making the donor's tax savings higher than if the security was sold. We encourage you to talk with your financial advisor and to go on-line to CanadaHelps for futher information. 

We would be happy to arrange a walkabout or to make a presentation to you or your company about sponsorships and how your organization can be a valuable supporter of Riverwood. For more information, please contact MGC at 905-279-5878.

Earth: A Celebration

The Earth: A Celebration is an evening of fun and philanthropy and is the MGC annual major fundraising event.  The event consists of a silent and live auction including naming rights to new plant introductions, a delicious dinner, entertainment and special guests.  In 2008 MGC raised a net $21,000 to support our Education Program and Learning Through Nature programs for youth and adults.

Sponsors have included Scotia McLeod, Oasis Convention Centre, Newhouse Rusin LLP and Springbank Greenhouses.

The 8th annual event is planned for Friday April 17, 2009. 

Call us at 905-279-5878 or email at Earth@MississaugaGardenCouncil.org for information on becoming sponsor and the benefits you’ll receive.  Tickets will be available early in 2009.