save the dates: april 17-18, 2027

Annual ONTARIO Natural Building Conference

Each spring, we host a two-day Natural Building Conference and Annual General Meeting in collaboration with the amazing Camp Kawartha centre, on beautiful Clear Lake near Lakefield, Ontario.

WHAT A WEEKEND WE HAD IN APRIL 2026, AND YOU WERE ALL INSTRUMENTAL IN MAKING IT HAPPEN!

IF YOU MISSED US THIS YEAR, WE'RE ALREADY STARTING TO PLAN INTO MAKING NEXT YEAR EVEN BETTER! STAY TUNED HERE FOR NEXT YEAR'S CONFERENCE DATES AND DEVELOPMENTS.

NOTE TO SPONSORS

A huge thanks to our 2026 Conference Sponsors. Did you know that you can sponsor the ONBC all year long? You can find out more about donations and sponsorship HERE. 2026 Conference Sponsors are featured below.

Our annual conference takes place over two days and is chock full of amazing presentations. It's a great opportunity to learn from leaders in the field and connect with others who are interested in the natural building movement. Each day is packed with presentations, break-out sessions, networking opportunities and great local meals!

You're welcome to join us for just a day, or better yet, the whole weekend! Questions? Contact us to find out more.

Our 2026 Natural Building Conference featured these amazing presenters on topics of healthy natural home building and design.

DAN INDOE BURSARY

The ONBC and Evolve Builders Group Inc. partner on this exciting bursary offering: the Dan Indoe "Pay-it-Forward" award! The award covers travel and one registration for our Natural Building Conference, taking place in April 2027 at Camp Kawartha, near Lakefield. Eligible applicants:

identify as she/her or they/them
are pursuing formal or informal training in the trades and natural building in particular OR seeking to build your own home
have an interest in environmental and / or social justice issues
can demonstrate hard work (academic or physical), effort, or resilience
participate in teamwork

WATCH HERE FOR DETAILS ABOUT THE 2027 INDOE BURSARY.

Dan Indoe, who passed in 2023, was an advocate for the under-represented, and a longtime employee of Evolve Builders Group.