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The Institute of Cultural Affairs International (ICA International) is a global, non-governmental organisation with member offices in thirty countries. Officially founded in 1977, following early pioneering work through the 1960s, the ICA creates and implements community development and training programs, and engages in policy research and development. Included in ICA activities are sustainable development projects, education programs and educational research, youth and women’s programs, health initiatives, group facilitation courses, leadership training, and international policy formation dialogues and conferences.

The Niagara Land Trust Foundation (NLT) is a group of concerned and knowledgeable volunteers. The membership is very diverse with many experts from a variety of professional backgrounds and excellent community representation. Our focus is to acquire and manage land for public interest and benefit, while providing leadership in sustainable land stewardship on the properties we own and manage in the Niagara Peninsula. The NLT is managed by a Board of Directors and 5 working committees. They include: Fundraising & Marketing, Members & Nominations, Project Review, Science & Stewardship and Strategic Planning. The NLT is a part of the Ontario Land Trust Alliance (OLTA, www.olta.ca). OLTA supports and coordinates 35 other Land Trusts across Ontario. We have adopted the Canadian Land Trust Alliance Standards and Practices.

Our society values: * an appreciation and respect for the natural world, * the biodiversity of southwest British Columbia watersheds in a variety of settings and seasons, * a lasting interest in the stewardship of wilderness areas, * First Nations history and culture, and * a connection to the natural world.

Children who feel seen, loved and honoured are far more able to become loving parents and productive citizens capable of making wise choices. That’s why putting children first is the key to restoring our planet. Child Honouring offers a unique way forward for humanity – a systemic approach for addressing major challenges we face. Child Honouring can create a stronger and more durable social and ecological foundation in four ways: 1. Healing communities 2. Fostering character growth in children 3. Restoring ecosystems and detoxifying environments 4. Creating learning environments that educate and inspire an entire generation to carry out these tasks Children are not a partisan concern, and Child Honouring is not pitted against any person or ideology. Its allegiance is to children, and to their families. It speaks emphatically for the birthright of children in every culture to live in a world of love, dignity and security.

The 'Plan of Action' is to create one connected and accessible river valley park, 88 km long and 18,000 acres in size. With the committment of all capital region residents, stakeholders, and all orders of government, we can succeed in creating not only an extraordinary river valley park, but a lasting symbol of Alberta's natural beauty and a legacy for generations to come. Imagine, creating one of the world's largest urban parks and a lasting legacy for future generations.

Crowsnest Consertation Society - supports measures to improve the health of the local watershed and riparian areas - supports development that is economically and ecologically sustainable in the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass - supports integration of ecologically sensitive practices in decisions on use of public lands in and adjacent to Crowsnest Pass - promotes integration of wildlife connectivity measures in the operation and future development of the Highway 3 corridor - promotes awareness and enjoyment of the unique natural heritage of the Crowsnest Pass among residents and visitors

HOPEthiopia is a not for profit organization that was founded in Calgary, Alberta, Canada with the purpose to transform lives of orphaned children in Ethiopia as well as provide an environment of love and care for retired pastors that have become homeless.

Most of our work takes place on school grounds, as a community-based partner with the schools. We support students in public schools by creating, maintaining and teaching in gardens developed on school property and to which students have daily or weekly access. In summer, the community is invited into the garden for a variety of programs suited to all ages, including youth green job training. The school gardens are a variety of settings such as native/naturalized plantings, meadow ecosystems, native tree species, and small-scale agriculture including production of kid-friendly small fruits and vegetables, aerobic/thermal composting and worm bins. When the weather gets cold, we bring the garden inside through classroom workshops on topics related to food and the environment. We also run after-school programs in local parks, and workshops for community agencies, all with around food and gardening themes.

Metchosin’s coast, meadows, forest, woodlands and mountainous areas include some of Canada’s rarest species and ecosystems. Being located in the rainshadow of the Olympic Mountains has produced a mild, seasonally dry climate that favours flora and fauna that are unique in Canada. Our Garry oak woodland is one of the rarest ecosystems in Canada, featuring displays of camas and fawn lilies that draw admirers from far and wide. The remnant old growth Coastal Douglas-fir forests at Mary Hill and Rocky Point are considered globally significant. The Metchosin Foundation was started in order to preserve our rare species and the forests and meadows that they inhabit. To that end we work with landowners to ensure that the landscapes they love will be protected into the future. Facilitating and supporting conservation covenants is the main tool at our disposal to help preserve these ecosystems.

The organization is committed to building recreational and commuter routes on which both locals and visitors can participate in the healthy activities of hiking, biking, snow shoeing or cross country skiing for fun or to get to work, school or shopping. With almost 200 km of routes winding their way throughout the City, there's something for everyone. Whether you're a cyclist trying to get from A to B as quickly as possible, a bird watcher looking for that elusive avian specimen, or simply looking for a quiet place to relax, there's a trail for you. We connect people to places.

Community Forests International works to connect people and their communities to the forests that sustain them. As the pace of global environmental degradation intensifies, the need for positive environmental stewardship and a balance between humanity and nature has become a necessity. Community Forests International was formed when a group of fishermen in Pemba, Tanzania felt the need to alleviate pressure on the environment. To provide food and timber sustainably, hundreds of Pembans began planting trees in a process of restoration. Today, Pembans plant over 100,000 trees annually for the provision of fruit, nuts, timber and increased habitat while improving the conditions of their environment. Building on the belief that a communities can motivate for positive change, CFl has grown to support over 12 communities in Pemba, Tanzania, while initiating climate change education world-wide. In 2009, Community Forests International began programming in its home country, Canada.

Through education and the implementation of various spay/neuter programs, Feline Friends Network of Stratford exists to to end the problems of cat overpopulation and homelessness in Stratford and area.