Join us in welcoming the 2023 Change Makers of rural Ontario and discover the next faces of change at our RCM Welcome Session. An incredible group of emerging leaders have been selected for the 2023 Rural Change Makers Program, representative of the diversity of people, Nations, places, industry, sectors and rural communities that define Ontario. […]
Join PARO for a transformative journey of storytelling with Shauna Rae.
The Advanced Agricultural Leadership Program’s (AALP) Dream Gala is a biennial event that brings together hundreds of Ontario agriculture leaders to raise funds that support the current Class of the program.
Kick off Earth Week by joining us for the third annual Seedy Saturday at the Exeter Branch. Bring along some seeds for the seed swap table, pick up some starter plants, make some seed bombs with Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority, visit with local horticultural societies, and check out one of these special presentations: 10:30am – Honeybees in […]
12 Canadian authors celebrating writing and reading in the landscape that inspired Alice Munro.
June 5-9, 2024
. Author Readings
. MasterClasses
. Contest Announcements
. Lives of Girls & Women: Film Screening
Join up to 500 like-minded youth from all corners of the Province for a Rural Ontario Youth Summit. Inspiring the next generation to lead the future through a network of belonging, innovation and civic participation with our communities and each other.
Join us and discover the Rural Ontario Institute's NEW Community Wellbeing Dashboard. An invaluable FREE tool for rural communities to interpret and assess overall wellbeing of your community right at the local level! There are many systems for assessing quality of life and wellbeing. However, few are designed for our rural landscape. The community wellbeing tool […]
Building Community Leaders’ graduates are invited to join us for an exclusive Community of Practice webinar on March 25th, featuring renowned speaker and motivator Chris Cummins.
Understanding the experiences of racialized communities in rural Ontario is crucial for building knowledge and informing better policies and practices. PARO is organizing an in-person two-day workshop on May 8 and 9, 2025, at the University of Guelph. The workshop will consist of paper and poster presentations.
Each 2-day Building Community Leaders Workshop - in partnership with the Rural Ontario Institute and Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies, will provide hands-on learning about leadership, governance, risk management practices, and community engagement skills.
Each 2-day Building Community Leaders Workshop – in partnership with the Rural Ontario Institute and Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies, will provide hands-on learning about leadership, governance, risk management practices, and community engagement skills.
Launch Event Join us as we mark a major milestone with the official launch of Engage Rural! This special occasion will celebrate our rural townships, collaborative active, and the people who made it all possible. Join the Guest List
