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The Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre is an aquarium and marine education centre focused on the amazing ecosystem of the Salish Sea. It houses 17 massive aquarium habitats teeming with live marine life –- giant Pacific octopus to microscopic plankton. Over 250 volunteers, known as 'Oceaneers', guide visitors through the marine habitats, provide in-depth knowledge of exhibits, and assist with school programs for thousands of students each year. The Centre operates as a not-for-profit community facility that is self-supporting through admission fees, grants and donations. It is located on the spectacular waterfront in Sidney, British Columbia.

H&H Foundation is an organization that provides assistance to indigenous peoples through personal interaction and the efforts of volunteers and other participants dedicated to service. In cooperation with government authorities and with local support, H&H Foundation develops sustainable programs in medical care, health promotion, infrastructure, and education.

NatureServe Canada provides scientific information about Canada’s species and ecosystems to help guide effective conservation action and natural resource management. A part of the international NatureServe network, it is a leading source for reliable information and analysis on the distribution and conservation status of Canada’s plants, animals, and ecological communities. NatureServe Canada works in close partnership with key federal and provincial agencies as well as international and multi-lateral initiatives concerned with environmental conservation.

The Saskatchewan Trails Association is working toward creating a sustainable trail building fund that encourages large corporations and individuals to donate to a provincial pool that can be accessed by member organizations. An appropriate recognition program will be developed. The STA will provide support and guidance to trail clubs regarding trail building and maintenance, as well as provide input regarding marketing, promotion and funding. With the STA as coordinator, information will be readily available as to trail availability, future trail plans and how they will complement each other.

Peninsula Streams Society, a registered charity, was formed in the mid 1990's and formally incorporated as a society in 2002. We recieve broad based support from individuals, small businesses and local government. Funding is used to implement and support our environmental restoration and enducation programs.

The Kensington Conservancy is a land trust that works to protect lands and waters by purchasing property, accepting donations of land, and through voluntary conservation agreements. These protection methods are all aimed at protecting our precious landscape in perpetuity. The Kensington Conservancy believes that conservation and preservation can also be achieved through the good stewardship practices of all property owners. We work with local landowners, farmers, governments, schools and other organizations to develop programs that will promote greener and less intensive development, best land and water management practices, invasive species control, and low impact recreational activities. Our Vision is to inspire all members of the North Channel community to embrace positive conservation values that will promote the protection and preservation of natural ecosystems for all generations.

Éco de la Pointe-aux-Prairies est un organisme sans but lucratif à vocation environnementale, possédant le statut d’œuvre de charité enregistré. Promoteur du programme Éco-quartier de la Ville de Montréal, l’Éco de la Pointe-aux-Prairies met en œuvre différentes stratégies de sensibilisation et de mobilisation pour optimiser la participation de la population aux différents programmes «Verts».

Global Peace Network is a volunteer based, Registered Charity with it's head office in Vancouver, British Columbia. We work to alleviate poverty through increasing educational opportunities to impoverished youth and addressing accessibility to health care in rural communities internationally.

Save Our Songbirds conducts principal research on migratory songbirds with a particular focus on birds migrating through Thunder Bay, Ontario. We are in the process of establishing a migration monitoring & bird banding station on McKellar Island. Here we plan to track the numbers of birds migrating through this area spring and fall through banding and counting birds. In this location, so close to the city, we will have many opportunities to interact with the public, to educate and engage. We need your help supporting the biologists in their work. See us on Facebook.

Cycle Kingston, Inc. (CK) is a volunteer organization serving the residents of the City of Kingston and surrounding area in Southeastern Ontario. CK supports its cycling safety mission through various community-based outreach activities. These activities include, but are not limited to: - providing cycling skills training courses for both children and adults - summer Cycling Ambassador Program - information distribution at community events - awareness programs, such as Light My Ride each autumn - and, providing consultations on cycling safety issues, including to the City of Kingston

Ecology North is a charitable, non-profit organization based in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories. Formed in 1971, its members work to support sound environmental decision-making on an individual, community and regional level Ecology North's programs focus on three priorities: public education and awareness, climate change, and sustainable living. A common thread throughout all of our programming is an emphasis on environmental, social and community well-being.

PEDAL’s programs include: • Education and training to ride and repair bicycles • Refurbishing, reusing and recycling bicycles and accessories • Free bikes for people in need • Reaching out to youth, women and marginalized communities • Facilitating pedal powered lifestyles PEDAL’s operations in Vancouver include: • Our Community Bikes! - 3283 Main St – A community bike centre where people repair their own bicycles, bicycle recycling services and training programs • Pedal Depot - 1830 Ontario St – Bicycle recycling services and training programs • Training classes at various local schools.