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Ecosource is all about changing the world, right in our own backyard! We are leaders in grassroots environmental education in Peel Region and across Ontario. Our staff team works in schools and throughout the community, delivering interactive learning experiences that inspire youth and adults to take responsible personal environmental actions that make a huge difference to the health of the planet. We are proud to work with over 40 000 youth and adult community members annually!

Established in 1976, PALS is the longest standing farmland preservation group in Canada.Through research, education and participation in national, provincial and local meetings, its members have raised the level of understanding Canada-wide about the very special nature of the 15,000 acres of tender fruitland and equal amount of grape lands, in Niagara, where the combination of soils and climate ( as provided by the interaction of the Niagara Escarpment and Lake Ontario ( and the Fonthill Kame in south Niagara) allows for the growing of the best tender fruit in North America These minuscule lands, when compared with the hundreds of thousands of acres of class 1-3 farmlands in Ontario and 2-3 million acres of class 1-3 farmland in Canada, are under constant threat of urban uses. consequently, Niagara fruit lands are a National, Provincial and Local resource that PALS is determined to protect for future generations .

Since its establishment in 1969, the Urban League of London acts as an umbrella organization for community groups in London. It is composed of representatives from neighbourhood associations and city-wide organizations. ReForest London provides matching funds, organizational support, and expertise to community groups to plant trees throughout the city of London. To date, ReForest London has planted more than 5,000 native trees and shrubs.

Our Vision: Every person living free of exposure to environmental health risks. Our Mission: Connecting women to vital information and tools empowering all to take action for prevention. Raising awareness of environmental health risks that must be addressed for a just and healthy society and planet. Our Guiding Principles and Values: Supporting environmental and social consciousness to mobilize communities for preventative action Recognizing that the natural environment and human action are part of an interconnected ecosystem Leveraging the local knowledge and experience of women as a catalyst for change Engaging communities in ways that acknowledge social inequality and strive for inclusion Acting in ways that are collaborative and respectful

Founded in 1945, the Toronto Vegetarian Association (TVA) is the largest vegetarian organization in Canada. Our biggest projects include coordinating Toronto's annual Vegetarian Food Fair, producing our annual Vegetarian Directory, updating a comprehensive vegetarian resource website (www.veg.ca), hosting a free drop-in Resource Centre, and running The Veggie Challenge. All of our programs have the following objectives: (1) To educate the general public about the benefits of appropriately planned vegetarian diets in an open and non-judgmental way; and (2) To encourage and support those who choose a vegetarian lifestyle as well as those who choose to reduce their consumption of animal products by providing resources and a sense of friendly community. Your support helps us meet these objectives.

- To conserve and protect Canada's freshwater fish and their ecosystems and restore their coldwater resources to a healthy & productive state; - To develop and apply effective, science-based and measurable coldwater conservation solutions in the field - TUC informs the public about coldwater conservation issues and educate communities about their watersheds

Founded in 1981, Nature Québec is a non-profit organization bringing together people and organizations interested in protecting the environment and working to encourage sustainable development practices. Central to its mission accomplishment, Nature Québec’s volunteer-based Environmental Commissions are mandated to address issues within their respective areas of expertise. At present, six commissions operate in the following key areas: agriculture, biodiversity, energy, forestry, protected areas, and water.

Founded in 1945 as the Unitarian Service Committee of Canada, USC is a voluntary organization working to promote strong, healthy, and just communities in developing countries. We work with partner organizations in Africa, Asia, and Latin America to strengthen community livelihoods, promote food security, and support peoples’ actions for social justice and equality. In Canada, we build awareness and support for international social change through public education and policy dialogue.

UNA-Canada strives for a better world. We focus on the UN issues of peace and security, sustainable development, human rights, and global cooperation. We work directly with youth and educators, building the capacity of young Canadians able to effect positive global change. We foster Canadian support for the UN and the values that drive it - freedom, equity, tolerance, non-violence, respect for nature and shared responsibility. We also help define foreign policy priorities for the Canadian Government. OUR FUNDS: General - supports national projects; Membership - is both national and local; Projects - supports specific national projects/programmes; Reserve - invested, providing ongoing national support; Branch - supports local volunteer-driven initiatives.

The VanDusen Botanical Garden Association ("VBGA") raises funds to support projects in the Garden and the Conservatory and to deliver education programs to visitors of all ages. The VBGA also engages 1,450 volunteers to aid in the work of welcoming and guiding visitors, conducting seed collection and flower arrangement, running special events, as well as providing assistance in running the Garden's botanical library. We delivered 148 education and outreach programs to more than 7,100 participants - 4,100 children and 3,000 adults last year. In January 2013, with the official amalgamation of VanDusen Botanical Garden and Bloedel Conservatory, we began extending our educational program and interpretive reach.

In addition to our staff expertise on environmental law generally, we have in-house expertise on laws related to oil and gas development, energy, urban sustainability, climate change and forestry. Our approach to achieving strong environmental protection is unique, in the way we analyze environmental law, develop strategies to empower and mobilize citizens, and reform law to safeguard our natural environment. We focus on solutions through in-depth analysis, expert research, and a balanced approach; we engage BC communities, First Nations, advocacy groups, the private sector, and all levels of government to build consensus on legal solutions that protect and sustain the environment. West Coast also informs and empowers citizens through the most respected source of free environmental legal information and advice; the only source of environmental legal aid in BC; and by acting as BC’s public “watchdog,” sounding the alarm when weak laws threaten environmental protection.

Wildlife Habitat Canada (WHC) is a national, non-profit, conservation organization established in 1984 by Environment Canada, provincial wildlife agencies and conservation organizations. WHC conserves, restores and enhances wildlife habitat through effective public and private actions. WHC works through partnerships with communities, landowners, governments, non-government organizations, and industry to find effective solutions to complex environmental problems facing wildlife habitat.