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The Maitland Conservation Foundation is a registered, charitable, non-profit organization that supports the environmental work of the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority. Established in 1975 the Foundation's Board of Directors and members are volunteers. The Maitland Conservation Foundation works in partnership with the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority to raise funds for conservation projects. Currently the Foundation is working to ensure the availability of environmental education programs in the Maitland watershed, to support projects that will build the environmental resiliency of the watershed and to upgrade facilities at local conservation areas. Donors are welcome to direct their donations to specific initiatives including the John Hindmarsh Environmental Trust Fund, the Geoff Walker Memorial Fund, the Wawanosh Nature Centre, tree planting/environmental restoration efforts, Memorial Grove and Falls Reserve Conservation Area. Please contact us for information.

Each year Wildlife Haven receives approximately 1,700 birds, mammals and reptiles and several thousands of public inquiries by phone. The organization receives and cares for injured and orphaned wildlife for release back to the wild. The wildlife rehabilitation centre operates according to the best established guidelines, protocols and treatments. The centre provides and promotes public education in wildlife conservation. Wildlife Haven provides humane maintenance of non-releasable wildlife for educational purposes. The organization also collects information pertaining to wildlife rehabilitation to conduct non-invasive research studies.

Meewasin is a conservation agency dedicated to conserving the cultural and natural resources of the South Saskatchewan River Valley in the Saskatoon region. Meewasin principals: - valley resources accessible to everyone; - recreation and development balanced with resource conservation; - opportunity for diverse activities to meet a variety of interests; - public ownership in decision making.

Objectives - To raise the ecological awareness of people living, working and enjoying Lake Memphremagog and its surrounding areas. - Lobby local, provincial and federal governments to develop and implement regulations that protect and improve the quality of life in and around the lake. - Participate in the surveillance of the water quality of the lake and its tributaries, clean-up and renaturalisation of the shoreline, and protect area plants and wildlife. - Inform and educate the public on issues involving the environment and the natural beauty of Lake Memphremagog.

Every day, TRCA works in your backyard. They plant trees, educate kids, green businesses, band birds, rescue wildlife, build wetlands, do archaeological surveys, clean water, champion renewable energy and so much more. Our gifts of a local nature are unique because like TRCA's work, they aren't symbolic at all. They are real. Supporting places to visit: • Albion Hills Conservation Area • Altona Forest • Bathurst Glen Golf Course • Black Creek Pioneer Village • Boyd Conservation Area • Bruce's Mill Conservation • Claireville Conservation • East Duffins Headwaters • Glen Haffy Conservation • Glen Rouge Campground • Heart Lake Conservation • Indian Line Campground • Kortright Centre for Conservation • Oak Ridges Moraine • Petticoat Creek • Rouge Park • Tommy Thompson Park www.thelivingcity.org / www.trca.on.ca http://www.blogto.com/sports_play/2014/04/the_top_10_places_in_and_around_toronto_to_get_away_from_it_all/

Founded in 1969, the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Foundation is a registered charity dedicated to raising funds for the preservation & rehabilitaiton of our natural environment for present & future generations. Governed by a volunteer Board of Directors from many walks of life, it exists to raise support & funding for projects of the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority. Often, these projects are not eligible for traditional government funding, or other funding is not sufficient or available. When you donate to the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Foundation, you help support projects that contribute to bettering the quality of life through improved water quality, more green spaces, protected wetlands and habitat for fish & wildlife.

The Norfolk Field Naturalists is a community-based, non-profit organization founded in 1962. The main aims of the group are the study, appreciation and conservation of our natural world. NFN members participate in monthly meetings from September to May, on the second Tuesday of each month. At each meeting, guest speakers present programs on various aspects of natural history. Field Outings and workshops are also held throughout the year, including events for the whole family. Please see website for more details: www.norfolkfieldnaturalists.org Our newsletter, the Lotus, is published five times a year. The NFN Is the steward of Rowanwood, a natural sanctuary on Big Creek near Walsingham. The club has taken an active role in protecting local areas of natural significance, including helping other groups raise funds for land acquisition and protection.

Located in Errington, BC on Vancouver Island in Canada, the North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre is a world class wildlife rehabilitation facility specializing in the rehabilitation of black bears and raptors. The North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre houses the Arthur Knowles Museum of Nature and the May Neish Learning Centre, providing a unique educational opportunity to thousands of school children and the general public. The public is able to view non-releasable wildlife at the centre including eagles, several species of owls, falcons, hawks, ravens, and black bears. The North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre is a non-profit, charitable organization.

The Innis Point Bird Observatory (IPBO) is a non-profit organization of over 60 volunteers. Our aims are to contribute to regional and national bird monitoring programs, and to raise awareness of birds in our local community. IPBO is a charitable organization, reliant on volunteers to run all its bird banding programs and for fundraising.

The Peace and Environment Resource Centre (PERC) provides valued resources, support and skills in our community. We are grassroots, volunteer-based, and dedicated to positive change. Our achievements over our 30 year history include: producing the Peace and Environment News (newspaper); organizing hundreds of community and school workshops, a resource library of thousands of books, magazines and videos; hosting school and children’s programs, and countless community events. This and much more has been made possible thanks to the collective effort and resourcefulness of over our dedicated volunteers. Current programs include the PEN, communications, and workshops.

Founded in 1987, Pacific Salmon Foundation is an independent, politically neutral organization dedicated to rebuilding healthy sustainable and naturally divers Pacific salmon stocks. We believe that action is more important than words; that collaboration and partnerships are more effective than finger pointing and blame.

Plenty Canada is a registered non-profit organization that supports the environmental stewardship and sustainable development goals of community groups in underdeveloped countries and Canada. Plenty Canada's activities include: envionmental stewardship i.e species at risk, heritage seeds, traditonal food sytems, cross-cultural awareness, sharing and protection of Aboriginal and indigenous knowledge, income generation, potable water systems, agriculture and food production, forestry, appropriate technology, nurtition and health, sustainable living research and environmental and development education.