Volunteer for Environmental Organizations in Canada

Cataraqui Region Conservation Foundation
1641 Perth Road, Glenburnie, Ontario

The Cataraqui Conservation Foundation raises funds to assist with the Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority's conservation education and land acquisition programs.

Keywords: Environment

Volunteer Profile of Cataraqui Region Conservation Foundation

Ceed Centre Society
11739 223 St, Maple Ridge, British Columbia

The CEED Centre Society is dedicated to community education on environment and development. The Society is a registered charity and was originally formed in 1984 as the Fraser Information Society.

Keywords: Environment

Volunteer Profile of Ceed Centre Society

Centre for Indigenous Environmental Resources
245 McDermot Avenue, 3rd Floor, Winnipeg, Manitoba

CIER is the only national, First Nation-directed environmental non-profit organization with charitable status. We operate in a virtual environment and our staff works with our clients to develop and implement sustainable solutions to proactively address environmental issues affecting First Nations lands.

Keywords: First Nation and Aboriginal Peoples · Environment

Volunteer Profile of Centre for Indigenous Environmental Resources

Centre for Integral Economics
2200 Oak Bay Ave, Victoria, British Columbia

The Centre for Integral Economics promotes innovative economic tools and policies that redirect the powerful influence of the marketplace toward sustainability.

Keywords: Environment

Volunteer Profile of Centre for Integral Economics

Centre for Sustainable Food Systems at UBC Farm
3461 Ross Drive, Vancouver, British Columbia

The Centre for Sustainable Food Systems (CSFS), located at UBC Farm, is a unique research centre that aims to understand and fundamentally transform local and global food systems towards a more sustainable, food-secure future. The centre is a living laboratory, committed to finding solutions to both the local and global challenges facing food systems sustainability and translating solutions to improve personal, community, and environmental health.

Keywords: Hunger · Environment · Education and Literacy

Volunteer Profile of Centre for Sustainable Food Systems at UBC Farm

Centre for Sustainable Watersheds
44 South Street, Perth, Ontario

We believe that every person has the right to access clean and healthy lakes and rivers in Canada. At Watersheds Canada, we work to keep these precious places naturally clean and healthy for people and wildlife to continue using for years to come. We love working with others to meet the needs of local communities, whether you're a concerned citizen, a landowner, a lake association looking for help, or a coalition of groups interested in activating your local community.

Keywords: Environment

Volunteer Profile of Centre for Sustainable Watersheds

Cheakamus Centre
2170 Paradise Valley Road, Box 250, Brackendale, British Columbia

Established in 1969, Cheakamus Centre, formerly the North Vancouver Outdoor School, is an overnight field school and environmental studies facility located on 420 acres of ecological reserve in Paradise Valley. This Centre is owned by the North Vancouver School District (NVSD) and offers a wide variety of experiential environmental programs to children and adults from the Sea to Sky corridor, lower mainland, and beyond. Cheakamus Centre also hosts visitors from around the globe for special events, retreats, conferences, seminars, and workshops. In July 2012, the BlueShore Financial Environmental Learning Centre opened its doors in the heart of Cheakamus Centre campus, allowing for exciting new educational programs and environmental initiatives, and expanded conference and event space.

Keywords: Wildlife · Environment · Education and Literacy · Children and Youth

Volunteer Profile of Cheakamus Centre

Clean Air Partnership
75 Elizabeth St, Toronto, Ontario

We believe we can make cities greener, healthier places. To do that, we work with Canadians, decision-makers and businesses to make the environment a top priority. We focus on strategies that will get results, which for CAP means influencing decision-making in the interests of liveable cities.

Keywords: Environment

Volunteer Profile of Clean Air Partnership

Clean Annapolis River Project Society
151 Victoria Street, Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia

The Clean Annapolis River Project (CARP) is a charitable, community-based, non-governmental organization incorporated in 1990.

Keywords: Environment

Volunteer Profile of Clean Annapolis River Project Society

Clean Nova Scotia
126 Portland Street, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

The Clean Foundation is a not-for-profit, charitable organization that provides education-based programs and services to help people consider the environment in the choices they make.

Keywords: Environment

Volunteer Profile of Clean Nova Scotia

Coastal First Nations
409 Granville Street, Suite 1660, Vancouver, British Columbia

The Coastal First Nations is an alliance of First Nations on British Columbia's North and Central Coast and Haida Gwaii. The Coastal First Nations include Wuikinuxv Nation, Heiltsuk, Kitasoo/Xaixais, Nuxalk Nation, Gitga'at, Metlakatla, Old Massett, Skidegate, and Council of the Haida Nation.

Keywords: First Nation and Aboriginal Peoples · Environment

Volunteer Profile of Coastal First Nations

Coastal Guardian Watchmen Network
409 Granville Street, Suite 1051, Vancouver, British Columbia

First Nations Guardian Watchmen have safeguarded the health of their territorial lands and waters on BC's coast since time immemorial. Today local Guardian Watchmen monitor the health of the plants and animals that have ecological and cultural importance to their communities. They also monitor the impacts of activities such as commercial and sport fishing, logging, and tourism.

Keywords: First Nation and Aboriginal Peoples · Environment

Volunteer Profile of Coastal Guardian Watchmen Network

Coho Society
1408 Marine Drive, West Vancouver, British Columbia

The Coho Society is a volunteer, environmentally based organization that organizes and participates in events to sustain their mission of protecting and revitalizing North Shore waterways.

Keywords: Wildlife · Festival · Environment · Animals

Volunteer Profile of Coho Society

Community Energy Association
248 Robertson Street, Victoria, British Columbia

Community Energy Association (CEA) supports local governments in developing and implementing community energy and emissions plans (also known as climate action plans, community energy plans, and local action plans). We also help local governments with carbon neutral action plans for their operations. Current research and implementation includes biomass district heating, electric vehicles, home energy retrofits, and green economic development. CEA facilitates the BC Mayors Climate Leadership Council.

Keywords: Environment

Volunteer Profile of Community Energy Association

Comox Valley Land Trust
2356 Rosewall Crescent, Courtenay, British Columbia

Our vision is to protect and restore ecosystems through voluntary conservation and advocating for defined recreational trail and biodiversity linkages between parks and environmentally sensitive areas creating a network of protection throughout the region.

Keywords: Environment

Volunteer Profile of Comox Valley Land Trust

Conservation Halton
2596 Britannia Road W., Milton, Ontario

Conservation Halton is a community based environmental agency that protects local ecosystems in partnership with its watershed municipalities.

Keywords: Wildlife · Sports and Recreation · Environment

Volunteer Profile of Conservation Halton

Cool Neighbours
North Vancouver, British Columbia

Cool Neighbours is a sustainable community development program focusing on the reduction of carbon footprint and climate change impact among citizens on the North Shore.

Keywords: Environment

Volunteer Profile of Cool Neighbours

Cool North Shore
North Vancouver, British Columbia

Cool North Shore is a citizen-created and driven non-profit society focused on making the North Shore one of the most liveable and sustainable places on earth.

Keywords: Environment

Volunteer Profile of Cool North Shore

Corner Brook Stream Development Corporation
2 West St., Corner Brook, Newfoundland

The Corner Brook Stream Development Corporation (CBSDC) is a non-profit, community oriented development agency with the mandate to develop and maintain a public walking trail system within Corner Brook.

Keywords: Environment

Volunteer Profile of Corner Brook Stream Development Corporation

Creston Valley Wildlife Management Authority Trust Fund
Creston, British Columbia

Dedicated and passionate individuals and organizations around the world work hard to make sure our outstanding natural spaces remain intact. In the Creston Valley, we are fortunate to have a rich history in conservation. Many people, too many to name, were instrumental in promoting the conservation and protection of the diverse landscape we now call the Creston Valley Wildlife Management Area.

Keywords: Wildlife · Environment · Animals

Volunteer Profile of Creston Valley Wildlife Management Authority Trust Fund

David Suzuki
2211 West 4th Ave, Suite 219, Vancouver, British Columbia

We collaborate with Canadians from all walks of life, including government and business, to conserve our environment and find solutions that will create a sustainable Canada through science-based research, education and policy work.

Keywords: Environment

Volunteer Profile of David Suzuki

Discovery Coast Greenways Land Trust
991 Alder Street, Suite 208, Campbell River, British Columbia

Greenways Land Trust is a registered charity and conservation organization that works to enhance recreational and ecological greenways for people and wildlife.

Keywords: Environment

Volunteer Profile of Discovery Coast Greenways Land Trust

Ducks Unlimited Canada
Canards Illimites Canada
1 Mallard Bay at Highway 220, Stonewall, Manitoba

Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) is the leader in wetland conservation. A registered charity, we partner with government, industry, non-profit organizations and landowners to conserve wetlands that are critical to waterfowl, wildlife and the environment.

Keywords: Environment

Volunteer Profile of Ducks Unlimited Canada

EAB Living Green Barrie
Barrie, Ontario

Since its inception EAB has delivered a variety of innovative environmental services and program for the community.

Keywords: Environment

Volunteer Profile of EAB Living Green Barrie

Earth Day Canada
Jour De La Terre Canada
111 Peter Street, Suite 503, Toronto, Ontario

Celebrated every year on April 22, Earth Day is the largest environmental event in the world. More than six million Canadians-including nearly every school-aged child-participate in an Earth Day activity in their communities. We partner with and support hundreds of organizations across the country, as they engage Canadians in annual celebrations of this special day.

Keywords: Environment

Volunteer Profile of Earth Day Canada

Earth Day Hamilton-Burlington
17 Head Street, Hamilton, Ontario

Earth Day Hamilton-Burlington is a volunteer driven non-profit organization committed to improving the environment through initiatives at schools, with business, and with the community. We are an accredited coordinator of Earth Day Canada.

Keywords: Environment

Volunteer Profile of Earth Day Hamilton-Burlington

Earthlife Canada Foundation
Queen Charlotte City, British Columbia

The purpose of the Gowgaia Institute is to promote sustainability, which means a lasting and diversified economy, prosperous communities, and a healthy, productive environment. It also means that whatever we enjoy on the Islands today should be here in equal measure, and equal value, for the generations that come after ours.

Keywords: Environment

Volunteer Profile of Earthlife Canada Foundation

Earthroots
401 Richmond St W, Suite 410, Toronto, Ontario

A grassroots environmental organization dedicated to protecting Ontario's wilderness, wildlife and watersheds through research, education and action.

Keywords: Environment

Volunteer Profile of Earthroots

Earthsave Canada
2150 Maple St., Vancouver, British Columbia

Earthsave Canada is a registered Canadian non-profit, educational organization promoting awareness of the environmental, ethical and health consequences of our food choices. We advocate the move towards a more whole foods, plant-based diet for environmental sustainability, better health, and compassion toward all animals.

Keywords: Environment

Volunteer Profile of Earthsave Canada

Earthvalues Institute
L'institut Earthvalues
3586 Bouthillier Avenue, Carignan, Quebec

A fundamental guiding principle of the Earthvalues Institute (EVI) is the premise of Nature as our teacher and guide. EVI staff creatively weave Nature themes into school curricula, leadership trainings, and all other programs.

Keywords: Environment

Volunteer Profile of Earthvalues Institute

East Coast Trail Association Inc
50 Pippy Place, 2nd Floor, St. John's, Newfoundland

The East Coast Trail is being developed and maintained by the 'award winning' East Coast Trail Association. The Association is a member driven, volunteer based, registered charity formed in 1994 with the mission to develop, maintain and operate the East Coast Trail.

Keywords: Environment

Volunteer Profile of East Coast Trail Association Inc

Eastern Ontario Forest Group
10 Campus Drive, Kemptville, Ontario

The EOMF is a not-for-profit, charitable organization. As one of 15 large-scale working model forests that represent the five major forest ecoregions of Canada, the EOMF works with government, landowners, industry, First Nations, non-government organizations and others to develop new ways to sustain and manage our forest resources.

Keywords: Environment

Volunteer Profile of Eastern Ontario Forest Group

Eastern Ontario Stewardship Collaborative
Kingston, Ontario

Seven conservation and stewardship organizations have come together to support a full-time employee. This collaborative will provide expertise and connection to other resources to private landowners in order support them in their efforts to care for and restore the natural areas they are stewards of.

Keywords: Environment

Volunteer Profile of Eastern Ontario Stewardship Collaborative

Ecologistik
304, rue Julien, Quebec, Quebec

Our mission is to protect the environment by minimizing the ecological footprint of public and private events while maximizing their positive effects. We endeavor to achieve every goal set by the client, using our network, advice, support and eco-friendly management techniques.

Keywords: Environment

Volunteer Profile of Ecologistik

Ecology Action Centre
2705 Fern Lane, Halifax, Nova Scotia

EAC is an independent organization that strives to work with partners to: Provide up-to-date environmental information, pursue researched solutions, and act as a watch-dog for the Nova Scotia environment.

Keywords: Environment

Volunteer Profile of Ecology Action Centre

Environmental Health Association of Nova Scotia
Halifax, Nova Scotia

The Enviromental Health Association of Nova Scotia (EHANS) is a non-profit, community based organization founded in 1985 and run by volunteers.

Keywords: Environment

Volunteer Profile of Environmental Health Association of Nova Scotia

Environmental Youth Alliance
119 West Pender St., Suite 517, Vancouver, British Columbia

The Environmental Youth Alliance, is a youth driven non-profit organization dedicated to the health of our urban environment, our planet & the wellbeing of its people.

Keywords: Environment · Children and Youth

Volunteer Profile of Environmental Youth Alliance

Envirothon BC
87 E. Pender Street, Vancouver, British Columbia

Envirothon is an environmental education program that strives to help secondary students go from environmental awareness to active stewardship. The program is administered by Envirothon BC, a registered charitable organization dedicated to helping BC's high school students develop the knowledge, skills and experience needed to actively participate as stewards of our natural resources.

Keywords: Environment

Volunteer Profile of Envirothon BC

EPIC Sustainable Living Festival
999 Canada Place, Suite 578, Vancouver, British Columbia

EPIC: The Sustainable Living Festival is a two day event taking place at the iconic VanDusen Botanical Garden on the weekend of July 6 & 7, 2013.

Keywords: Festival · Environment

Volunteer Profile of EPIC Sustainable Living Festival

Equiterre
2177 Rue Masson, Suite 206, Montreal, Quebec

Equiterre helps build a social movement by encouraging individuals, organizations and governments to make ecological and equitable choices, in a spirit of solidarity.

Keywords: Environment

Volunteer Profile of Equiterre

Everdale Organic Farm and Environmental Learning Centre
5812 Sixth Line, Hillsburgh, Ontario

Everdale's mission is to be a farm-based organization that provides hands-on, solution-based food and farming education to build and engage healthy local communities. To accomplish this we deliver a wide range of hands-on learning programs on food and farming to people of all ages and backgrounds.

Keywords: Science and Technology · Environment · Education and Literacy

Volunteer Profile of Everdale Organic Farm and Environmental Learning Centre

Evergreen
5a-355 Adelaide St., Toronto, Ontario

We believe we can solve even the most pressing urban environmental issues by bringing diverse people together, inspiring them with possibilities and engaging them in identifying solutions and taking action. The need has never been more urgent.

Keywords: Environment

Volunteer Profile of Evergreen

F.E.R.: Friends of Ecological Reserves Society
Victoria, British Columbia

The Friends of Ecological Reserves (FER) is a volunteer based, not-for-profit charitable organization. We promote the interests of the ecological reserves program in British Columbia, Canada, by raising public awareness of the ecological reserve program and by raising funds that are used to: Support researchers in and around ecological reserves. Support wardens and the warden function within ecological reserves. Prepare and circulate a regular newsletter. Educate the public regarding the important features of ecological reserves, including plant and animal conservation, within BC.

Keywords: Environment

Volunteer Profile of F.E.R.: Friends of Ecological Reserves Society

FarmFolkCityFolk Society
1937 2nd Ave West, Vancouver, British Columbia

FarmFolk CityFolk is a not for profit society that works to cultivate a local, sustainable food system. Our projects provide access to & protection of foodlands; support local growers and producers; and engage communities in the celebration of local food.

Keywords: Environment

Volunteer Profile of FarmFolkCityFolk Society

Filberg Heritage Lodge and Park Association
61 Filberg Rd, Comox, British Columbia

Today the Lodge, its many outbuildings, and any fence or rock wall you see are looked after by the not-for-profit organization the FHLPA. The FHLPA is a registered charity that relies on fund-raising and donations to maintain and restore the buildings within the Park. The Town of Comox employs a full-time gardener year-round to care for the beautiful grounds and gardens.

Keywords: Environment

Volunteer Profile of Filberg Heritage Lodge and Park Association

First Nations Fisheries Council
202-100 Park Royal South, West Vancouver, British Columbia

The chief focus of the FNFC is to develop governance mechanisms, form collaborative relationships among First Nations organizations, and work together to build a cohesive voice on fisheries matters. Working together will allow First Nations to harness the capacity needed for meaningful engagement and participation in integrated fisheries planning and management, and to inform political processes to generate substantive change on matters related to Pacific fisheries.

Keywords: First Nation and Aboriginal Peoples · Environment

Volunteer Profile of First Nations Fisheries Council

Five Bridge Wilderness Heritage Trust
2 Wooden's River Road, Seabright, Nova Scotia

The Trust is a registered, charitable, volunteer organization working to conserve the public lands in the area bounded by Highways 103 and 333 on the Chebucto Peninsula in its natural state for public use.

Keywords: Environment

Volunteer Profile of Five Bridge Wilderness Heritage Trust

Flin Flon and District Environment Council
Flin Flon, Manitoba

The Flin Flon & District Environment Council Inc. was incorporated as a non-profit corporation in 1995.

Keywords: Environment

Volunteer Profile of Flin Flon and District Environment Council

Fored BC Society
4438 West 10 Ave, Suite 213, Vancouver, British Columbia

FORED operates on the assumption that informed citizens need to be environmentally literate. The association works with community stakeholders of all ages to achieve that goal.

Keywords: Environment

Volunteer Profile of Fored BC Society

Fraser Headwaters Alliance
6005 Brown Road, Dunster, British Columbia

The origin of the Fraser Headwaters Alliance dates back to 1988, when a group of Robson Valley residents came together to form one of the area's first conservation organization. Under the name Canoe-Robson Environmental Coalition (CREC), this group took on a variety of conservation issues including pesticide use and the conservation of old growth forests.

Keywords: Environment

Volunteer Profile of Fraser Headwaters Alliance

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