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Since 1980, the Pacific WildLife Foundation has conducted pioneering studies and novel education programs about marine life in the Pacific. We believe that objective science is the best way to find solutions for conservation. The foundation board, fellows and associates are renowned scientists and award winning educators. General donations over the past 3 decades have been vital to our success. If you want to donate to a specific project or if you have a project that you might like us to address, contact us via the web site. Rob Butler President

QLF is a Not-for-Profit Organization in the U.S. and a Registered Charity in Canada. QLF fosters long-term leadership development within individuals and communities by supporting community-based conservation initiatives; developing models of stewardship of natural and cultural resources; and aiding in community service, economic development, and heritage preservation in rural regions.

Nature Guelph hosts monthly meetings, open to the public, which feature guest speakers on a wide range of natural history topics. We conduct field trips with knowledgeable leaders to explore and learn about various natural phenomena in our local area. Our "Bird Wing" group visits different outdoor locations twice a month for birdwatching. We offer both a Young Naturalists Program for kids aged 6 to 12, and a Naturalists in Training Program for teens aged 13 to 16 years old. Members also participate on committees of the local governments, dealing with city planning and development, habitat maintenance and restoration, water and wetland conservation, transportation issues, and environmental concerns. Our bi-monthly newsletter keeps members informed of upcoming activities.

The North Shore Community Foundation serves the geographic areas of North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Bowen Island and Lions Bay. Our core business is to provide Fund Management and Project Granting Services to the community. We are incorporated under the Societies Act of British Columbia and registered as a Charitable Organization with the Canada Revenue Agency.

ARMS staff, board of directors, members and volunteers aim: To protect and preserve the environment and habitat of the Alouette River Watershed. To provide environmental education to the community. To develop and partner on various habitat restoration and maintenance projects within the Alouette Watershed. To assist and advise federal, provincial and municipal agencies in the care and development of the Alouette River Watershed.

Wildlife Preservation Canada saves critically endangered animals facing imminent extinction, from birds and bees, to frogs and foxes. We do this through hands-on work in the field with threatened animals, working with dedicated scientists to increase Canada's conservation capacity. We are the only non-governmental organization in Canada involved in captive breeding and release, reintroduction, nest protection, and other beneficial hands-on recovery practices with multiple species in multiple projects across Canada.

In 2013 the Friends of Bon Echo Provincial Park are celebrating 25 years serving the Park resulting in innovative programs benefitting millions of Park visitors. Financial support enables the Natural Heritage Education program to offer daily children’s programs, guided hikes, interpretive boat tours of Mazinaw Lake and Rock, amphitheatre programs and trail guides. Funds have gone into book publication, Peregrine Falcon release, Cliff Top Trail restoration, Visitor Centre displays, trail head signs, interpretive cairns and bursaries. Together all programs contribute to making Bon Echo Provincial Park one of Ontario’s best destinations. The Friends raise money through the gift shop, barbecues, art show, raffle, tour boats, grants, memberships & donations. Donations enable the Friends to increase their to contribution to the Park. The indispensible resource of faithful volunteers, members and donors is fundamental to the Friends initiatives and accomplishments. www.BonEchoFriends.ca

Héritage Saint-Bernard is the manager of natural territories with great ecological value. Each is accessible to the public at no charge and is filled with an abundance wildlife and plant species. Héritage Saint-Bernard’s educational activities are available to school groups of all levels. Thematic workshops are offered, all with the goal of making young people conscious of the need to protect the environment. The educational programs include a selection of outdoor activities. Some sessions are available in English.

The Oakville Community Foundation is a conduit between the passions of philanthropic families and the needs of the community. As a registered charity, the Foundation is one of the largest members of a national network of over 190 Canadian community foundations. We support individuals, families and corporations who come from all walks of life, economic backgrounds and charitable interests but they have one thing in common - a desire to make a difference today and leave a legacy tomorrow for Oakville.

MARS provides a safe, stress-free environment, along with treatment, for wildlife to recover. We contribute to the knowledge and understanding of wildlife by participating in research, and sharing information with wildlife and professional organizations and the general public through meetings, lectures, displays, workshops, seminars, conferences, reports, publications and social media.

AWARE is a member driven non profit that works to protect the natural environment in Whistler and the Sea to Sky corridor, through advocacy and speaking up about key environmental issues but also empowering others to do the same through education.

Earth Rangers is a registered charity which educates children about the importance of biodiversity and inspires them to adopt more sustainable practices to protect endangered habitats and species. Earth Ranger’s operates in schools and communities across Ontario, and through a permanent studio at the Royal Ontario Museum. Our programs have been doubling in size every year, and in 2009, will expect to reach 350,000 children and their families. Launched in May 2009, earthrangers.com is Canada’s largest online community of environmentally minded children. With the help of environmentally themed information and eco-feat projects, children are able to interact with their friends and make a real difference. In 2010, Earth Rangers will launch the “Bring Back the Wild” program, an individual fundraising program in which children will raise money to protect endangered habitats across the country.