Join us april 18-19, 2026 

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.

REGISTER NOW FOR THE 2026 ANNUAL ONBC CONFERENCE

DON'T MISS OUT ON EARLY BIRD PRICING, WHICH ENDS SUNDAY, MARCH 15, 2026 - REGISTER NOW AND SAVE!

NEW THIS YEAR

REGISTRATION FOR THE 2026 CONFERENCE AND ACCOMMODATION/MEALS BOOKING WITH CAMP KAWARTHA CLOSE FRIDAY, APRIL 10, 2026 AT 4 P.M.

NOTE TO SPONSORS

Become a Sponsor of our 2026 Conference and find out more about donations and sponsorship HERE. 2026 Conference Sponsors will be featured below as information becomes available. For now, page down to see who sponsored us last year.  

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 will feature these amazing presenters on topics of healthy, natural home building and design. Stay tuned, as this year's roster is evolving:

• Sigi Koko, Architect, Designer, and Builder
• Susan Pranger, AIA LEED AP BD+C , licenced Architect and LEED-accredited professional 
  

  Other presentations, breakouts session and workshops will include:

• Panel Discussion 
• Round Table Discussion 
• Saturday Evening 5x5 Slide Show of members builds
• And More!

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 will cover travel and one spot at our Natural Building Conference, taking place in April 2026 at Camp Kawartha, near Lakefield. Eligible applicants:

• 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

NOTE: Additional consideration will be given to those from self-identified under-represented groups.

PLEASE NOTE, APPLICATIONS ARE NOT YET OPEN FOR 2026.

All applicants, including the recipient of this year's bursary, will be informed of the bursary decision by April 1, 2026.

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