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RAVEN is a non-profit charitable organization that provides financial resources to assist First Nations within Canada in lawfully forcing industrial development to be reconciled with their traditional ways of life, and in a manner that addresses global warming or other ecological sustainability challenges. We are based in Victoria, BC, and have board members from across the country representing our cause. RAVEN is the ONLY organization in Canada doing this work. We are unique in the Canadian landscape, and we have a direct impact on the litigation processes of these important cases. Passionate, dedicated and committed to social change describes the attitude of our board members, staff and volunteers. This is a lean, efficient and hard-working organization that will stretch itself to achieve the goals it set towards realizing their vision for a country that embraces the caretaker values of First Nations and their equitable access to the justice system within a thriving natural habitat.

The GBCTA has three main program initiatives. The organization has successfully built two trails around the hamlet of Bragg Creek, and is pursuing the development of a trail connecting the hamlet to west Bragg Creek Kananaskis Country. In addition, the association is developing and maintaining summer and winter hiking, biking, snowshoeing and ski trails at west Bragg Creek. In addition to funding from private donations, the association also pursues corporate and foundation financing to build and maintain trails. The Association's volunteer activities have contributed to an improved visitor experience to the Bragg Creek area, generating economic activity for local business, while encouraging safe and healthy lifestyle opportunities. The development of an All-Season Trail network in west Bragg Creek will improve the recreational and tourism options for the businesses in the Hamlet.

The Green Communities Foundation is the charitable affiliate of Green Communities Canada. We work with Green Communities Canada to organize and participate in environmental projects designed to preserve, protect and restore the environment, and to conduct research relating to the environment and to disseminate the results of such research.

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.