ORTA Membership

• Members of the Oak Ridges Trail Association can enjoy regular hikes along sections of the Moraine. Members receive quarterly newsletters with information on trail, over 200 guided hikes annually, and other items of interest to ORTA members. 
• Members have input into trail development, vote at the Annual General Meeting, consider volunteering for Board positions, and participate in trail maintenance. 
• Many events are planned and provide a social network with like-minded individuals. Members are welcome to attend monthly Discovery Night events with guest speakers on a range of topics, occasional lunches or coffee following hikes, annual Rendezvous hike event and potluck, and volunteer appreciation
• Membership fees provide important funds for trail development, maintenance, correspondence and promotion.
• Membership fees are relatively inexpensive and are considered donations.  Tax receipts will be issued each calendar year. The Oak Ridges Trail Association offers two types of membership: Annual and Life. Annual Membership fees are $40 for an Individual or Family and $20 for Students. Life Memberships are $900.
• Become a Life Member. ORTA membership fees are tax deductible, a Life Membership becomes much more attractive. You or your spouse can deduct the $900 fee as a charitable donation on your tax return and you can remain a member of ORTA for free as long as you live!
• Your membership in ORTA demonstrates interest in the trail to provincial and local governments, influencing potential legislation and ensuring preservation and public enjoyment of the moraine.
• ORTA promotes and practices conservation, restoration and an appreciation of the natural environment surrounding the Trail system. In other words, we help people understand why the Moraine should be protected.