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The Nature Trust of British Columbia is a leading land conservation organization based in BC. We acquire ecologically significant land through purchase, donation, covenant and lease. Then we care for this land in order to protect the natural diversity of wildlife and plants, and their critical habitats. Since 1971, The Nature Trust along with our partners has invested more than $70 million to secure over 69,000 hectares (170,000 acres) of land. This includes over 23,000 hectares (56,000 acres) that is owned, leased or covenanted and over 46,000 hectares (113,000 acres) that is under grazing licenses for our Biodiversity Ranches in the Okanagan.

NON-PARTISAN: We seek to work cooperatively with all levels of government and with all political parties to ensure that the environmental needs of current and future generations are addressed. RESULTS-ORIENTED: We choose issues and engage in activities when we judge that we may reasonably expect tangible results that improve the environment from our participation. FOCUSED: We undertake activities that are fundamentally directed at supporting and enabling policy change. EVIDENCE-BASED: We are led by science, basing our positions upon sound research and objective analysis, rather than ideological labels. LEARNING: We build our knowledge and capacity by constantly testing our assumptions and validating our impact by surveying our colleagues, by consulting experts and by maintaining an open mind when engaging stakeholders. INNOVATIVE: We always seek new and effective means of achieving our mission, adapting our approach to advocacy as issues emerge and the market evolves.

"Reaching out, reaching in, growing together"

Unity Kitchener, originally founded as a Religious Science Church in 1971, became a Unity organization in 1977. Unity Kitchener offers Sunday services, as well as an internet podcast. In addition, Unity Kitchener offers a variety of classes, social activities and special events to support individuals in the spiritual development. An inspirational message is available 24/7 at 519 894-1521. Our spiritual social action work features "Walls of Art" providing themed and juried art shows of local artists in support of local charities as well as our "Fifth Sunday Champion" which is a local charitable organization chosen by the congregation to support with 4% of our income over a 3 month period along with coordinating an activity to support their work.

Alberta Wilderness Association (AWA) is the oldest wilderness conservation group in Alberta dedicated to the completion of a protected areas network and the conservation of wilderness throughout the province. Founded in 1965 in rural southwest Alberta by backcountry enthusists, ranchers and outfitters, AWA has grown into a provincial ortganization. With four decades of success, we are known for our tenacity, corporate memory and integrity. We have a provincial office and resource centre in Calgary, and active members throughout Alberta. A great deal of our work is carried our by volunteers. AWA is a non-profit, federally registered, charitable society.

CPAWS Wildlands League has extensive knowledge of land use in Ontario and a history of working with government, communities, scientists, the public, and resource industries on progressive conservation initiatives. We have specific experience with the impacts of industrial development on boreal forests and the wildlife that depend upon them. We closely monitored and participated in the Mining Act Modernization process and currently we are closely following the development of regulations under the Mining Act and aiding in that process, and are monitoring impacts from early exploration activities, land use and environmental assessments in the area known as the Ring of Fire in northern Ontario. We are active participants in the Canadian Boreal Forest Agreement, a historic agreement signifying a new era of joint leadership in the Boreal Forest. Join us. Protect the spaces you love.

Aspen Valley Wildlife Sanctuary rescues orphaned and injured native Ontario wildlife, rehabilitates them and then releases them back to the wild. We receive no government funding and mut rely on donations to continue our work.

Through your commitment to ASF, we will continue to expand and strengthen our critical conservation and research activities.

Federation's Objectives 1.) to ensure the sound, long-term management of British Columbia's fish, wildlife, park and outdoor recreational resources in the best interests of all British Columbians, and to coordinate all the voluntary agencies, societies, clubs and individuals interested in that objective, and 2.) to develop and support a comprehensive educational program to make all British Columbians aware of the value of British Columbia's fish, wildlife, park and outdoor recreational resources, and to arouse in the public conscience a recognition of, and a respect for, the place of fish, wildlife and outdoor recreation in the wise integrated use of the nation's natural resources.

Camp Fircom is a remote summer camp for children, youth and families. We strive to provide positive and supportive camping/outdoor experiences for all people, regardless of their ability to pay. We have a focus on creating a strong social atmosphere, and providing youth with transformative experiences of responsibility and leadership.

The Canadian Association of Fairs and Exhibitions (C.A.F.E.) is a charitable organization that represents Canadian festivals, rural fairs, urban exhibitions, agricultural societies, provincial associations, industry service providers, affiliate associations, and government departments with a direct interest in the fair and event industry. C.A.F.E. provides leadership in the growth and development of the Canadian fair and event industry and delivers programs and services that benefit members for their long-term success.

Since 1984, Environmental Defence has been inspiring change by connecting people with environmental issues that affect their daily lives in their homes, workplaces and neighbourhoods.