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Sunbury Shores Arts and Nature Centre is a membership based non profit organization mandated to promote and maintain opportunities and facilities for the study, practice and appreciation of the arts, handcraft, nature and conservation. It was founded in 1964 and is the longest continuously operating Centre of its kind in Canada. Over the years it has offered hundreds of programs to thousands of children and adults in a range of visual and performing arts and natural history. It also endeavours to provide opportunities every year to those who face financial challenges.

Beginning in 1930, Camp Kuriakos has been ministering in the outdoors on the shores of Sylvan Lake. Thousands of people attend Kuriakos programs or use Kuriakos facilities each year.

The Architectural Conservancy of Ontario (ACO) is a charitable organization operating through a network of local branches in communities across Ontario, linked by a small co-ordinating office in Toronto, and governed by its Board of Directors and Provincial Council. The Architectural Conservancy of Ontario (ACO) has been involved in preserving Ontario's architectural and environmental heritage since 1933, through advocacy and direct action. At present the organization consists of a hub office located in Toronto, plus some 25 local branches across the Province. For more information please visit our website at www.arconserv.ca.

The objectives of the Island Nature Trust are: Acquire and hold lands and waters in order to ensure the proper use of plants and animals Support, where applicable, traditional farming, fishing, hunting, trapping and recreational uses in and around natural areas Resist and/or oppose the over-exploitation of any species, or development which may cause damage to the habitat of any species Develop management plans designed to maintain, promote and protect the well being of life systems under the care of the Trust Purchase, lease, accept by gift or trust, or otherwise acquire any real or personal property and/or property rights which the Trust may think necessary for the purpose of conservation or protection Obtain money or property of any sort, and to use the income or any part of the principle of the funds of the corporation Employ staff and carry out any research that is deemed necessary in identifying and protecting representative and/or exceptional natural features, co

JFAO is a charitable organization established in 1944, originally with the support of the rural extension branch of the Ontario gov't, with a membership of approximately 10,000 at its peak. Today JFAO is funded solely through support of members, donors & sponsors, including our Diamond Level partners Dairy Farmers of Ontario, OFA, & Scotiabank. Anyone wishing to re-establish a JF club in their area or learn how to join an existing club should contact the JFAO office through [email protected] or 519-780-JFAO. The only requirements are that club members age 15-29 participate in a basic program of leadership development and community service. Information on the benefits of sponsoring JFAO programs can be obtained from our website. A copy of the 2007 JFAO Annual Report is available on our website www.jfao.on.ca More information on the history of JFAO is available in Biesenthal, Linda. “A Rural Legacy: the history of the Junior Farmers’ Association of Ontario.” JFAO, Guelph: 1981

The Nature Trust of British Columbia is a leading land conservation organization based in BC. We acquire ecologically significant land through purchase, donation, covenant and lease. Then we care for this land in order to protect the natural diversity of wildlife and plants, and their critical habitats. Since 1971, The Nature Trust along with our partners has invested more than $70 million to secure over 69,000 hectares (170,000 acres) of land. This includes over 23,000 hectares (56,000 acres) that is owned, leased or covenanted and over 46,000 hectares (113,000 acres) that is under grazing licenses for our Biodiversity Ranches in the Okanagan.

NON-PARTISAN: We seek to work cooperatively with all levels of government and with all political parties to ensure that the environmental needs of current and future generations are addressed. RESULTS-ORIENTED: We choose issues and engage in activities when we judge that we may reasonably expect tangible results that improve the environment from our participation. FOCUSED: We undertake activities that are fundamentally directed at supporting and enabling policy change. EVIDENCE-BASED: We are led by science, basing our positions upon sound research and objective analysis, rather than ideological labels. LEARNING: We build our knowledge and capacity by constantly testing our assumptions and validating our impact by surveying our colleagues, by consulting experts and by maintaining an open mind when engaging stakeholders. INNOVATIVE: We always seek new and effective means of achieving our mission, adapting our approach to advocacy as issues emerge and the market evolves.

"Reaching out, reaching in, growing together"

Unity Kitchener, originally founded as a Religious Science Church in 1971, became a Unity organization in 1977. Unity Kitchener offers Sunday services, as well as an internet podcast. In addition, Unity Kitchener offers a variety of classes, social activities and special events to support individuals in the spiritual development. An inspirational message is available 24/7 at 519 894-1521. Our spiritual social action work features "Walls of Art" providing themed and juried art shows of local artists in support of local charities as well as our "Fifth Sunday Champion" which is a local charitable organization chosen by the congregation to support with 4% of our income over a 3 month period along with coordinating an activity to support their work.

Alberta Wilderness Association (AWA) is the oldest wilderness conservation group in Alberta dedicated to the completion of a protected areas network and the conservation of wilderness throughout the province. Founded in 1965 in rural southwest Alberta by backcountry enthusists, ranchers and outfitters, AWA has grown into a provincial ortganization. With four decades of success, we are known for our tenacity, corporate memory and integrity. We have a provincial office and resource centre in Calgary, and active members throughout Alberta. A great deal of our work is carried our by volunteers. AWA is a non-profit, federally registered, charitable society.

CPAWS Wildlands League has extensive knowledge of land use in Ontario and a history of working with government, communities, scientists, the public, and resource industries on progressive conservation initiatives. We have specific experience with the impacts of industrial development on boreal forests and the wildlife that depend upon them. We closely monitored and participated in the Mining Act Modernization process and currently we are closely following the development of regulations under the Mining Act and aiding in that process, and are monitoring impacts from early exploration activities, land use and environmental assessments in the area known as the Ring of Fire in northern Ontario. We are active participants in the Canadian Boreal Forest Agreement, a historic agreement signifying a new era of joint leadership in the Boreal Forest. Join us. Protect the spaces you love.

Aspen Valley Wildlife Sanctuary rescues orphaned and injured native Ontario wildlife, rehabilitates them and then releases them back to the wild. We receive no government funding and mut rely on donations to continue our work.