Volunteer for Environmental Organizations in British Columbia

Community Energy Association
248 Robertson Street, Victoria, British Columbia V8S3X5

Community Energy Association (CEA) supports local governments in developing and implementing community energy and emissions plans (also known as climate action plans, community energy plans, and local action plans). We also help local governments with carbon neutral action plans for their operations. Current research and implementation includes biomass district heating, electric vehicles, home energy retrofits, and green economic development. CEA facilitates the BC Mayors Climate Leadership Council.

Keywords: Environment

Volunteer Profile of Community Energy Association

Comox Valley Land Trust
2356 Rosewall Crescent, Courtenay, British Columbia V9N5N5

Our vision is to protect and restore ecosystems through voluntary conservation and advocating for defined recreational trail and biodiversity linkages between parks and environmentally sensitive areas creating a network of protection throughout the region.

Keywords: Environment

Volunteer Profile of Comox Valley Land Trust

Cool Neighbours
North Vancouver, British Columbia

Cool Neighbours is a sustainable community development program focusing on the reduction of carbon footprint and climate change impact among citizens on the North Shore.

Keywords: Environment

Volunteer Profile of Cool Neighbours

Cool North Shore
North Vancouver, British Columbia

Cool North Shore is a citizen-created and driven non-profit society focused on making the North Shore one of the most liveable and sustainable places on earth.

Keywords: Environment

Volunteer Profile of Cool North Shore

Creston Valley Wildlife Management Authority Trust Fund
Creston, British Columbia V0B1G0

Dedicated and passionate individuals and organizations around the world work hard to make sure our outstanding natural spaces remain intact. In the Creston Valley, we are fortunate to have a rich history in conservation. Many people, too many to name, were instrumental in promoting the conservation and protection of the diverse landscape we now call the Creston Valley Wildlife Management Area.

Keywords: Wildlife · Environment · Animals

Volunteer Profile of Creston Valley Wildlife Management Authority Trust Fund

David Suzuki
2211 West 4th Ave, Suite 219, Vancouver, British Columbia V6K4S2

We collaborate with Canadians from all walks of life, including government and business, to conserve our environment and find solutions that will create a sustainable Canada through science-based research, education and policy work.

Keywords: Environment

Volunteer Profile of David Suzuki

Discovery Coast Greenways Land Trust
991 Alder Street, Suite 208, Campbell River, British Columbia V9W5B1

Greenways Land Trust is a registered charity and conservation organization that works to enhance recreational and ecological greenways for people and wildlife.

Keywords: Environment

Volunteer Profile of Discovery Coast Greenways Land Trust

Earthlife Canada Foundation
Queen Charlotte City, British Columbia V0T1S0

The purpose of the Gowgaia Institute is to promote sustainability, which means a lasting and diversified economy, prosperous communities, and a healthy, productive environment. It also means that whatever we enjoy on the Islands today should be here in equal measure, and equal value, for the generations that come after ours.

Keywords: Environment

Volunteer Profile of Earthlife Canada Foundation

Earthsave Canada
2150 Maple St., Vancouver, British Columbia V6J3T3

Earthsave Canada is a registered Canadian non-profit, educational organization promoting awareness of the environmental, ethical and health consequences of our food choices. We advocate the move towards a more whole foods, plant-based diet for environmental sustainability, better health, and compassion toward all animals.

Keywords: Environment

Volunteer Profile of Earthsave Canada

Environmental Youth Alliance
119 West Pender St., Suite 517, Vancouver, British Columbia V6B1S5

The Environmental Youth Alliance, is a youth driven non-profit organization dedicated to the health of our urban environment, our planet & the wellbeing of its people.

Keywords: Environment · Children and Youth

Volunteer Profile of Environmental Youth Alliance

Envirothon BC
87 E. Pender Street, Vancouver, British Columbia V6A1S9

Envirothon is an environmental education program that strives to help secondary students go from environmental awareness to active stewardship. The program is administered by Envirothon BC, a registered charitable organization dedicated to helping BC's high school students develop the knowledge, skills and experience needed to actively participate as stewards of our natural resources.

Keywords: Environment

Volunteer Profile of Envirothon BC

EPIC Sustainable Living Festival
999 Canada Place, Suite 578, Vancouver, British Columbia V6C3E1

EPIC: The Sustainable Living Festival is a two day event taking place at the iconic VanDusen Botanical Garden on the weekend of July 6 & 7, 2013.

Keywords: Festival · Environment

Volunteer Profile of EPIC Sustainable Living Festival

F.E.R.: Friends of Ecological Reserves Society
Victoria, British Columbia V8W3S1

The Friends of Ecological Reserves (FER) is a volunteer based, not-for-profit charitable organization. We promote the interests of the ecological reserves program in British Columbia, Canada, by raising public awareness of the ecological reserve program and by raising funds that are used to: Support researchers in and around ecological reserves. Support wardens and the warden function within ecological reserves. Prepare and circulate a regular newsletter. Educate the public regarding the important features of ecological reserves, including plant and animal conservation, within BC.

Keywords: Environment

Volunteer Profile of F.E.R.: Friends of Ecological Reserves Society

FarmFolkCityFolk Society
1937 2nd Ave West, Vancouver, British Columbia V6J1J2

FarmFolk CityFolk is a not for profit society that works to cultivate a local, sustainable food system. Our projects provide access to & protection of foodlands; support local growers and producers; and engage communities in the celebration of local food.

Keywords: Environment

Volunteer Profile of FarmFolkCityFolk Society

Filberg Heritage Lodge and Park Association
61 Filberg Rd, Comox, British Columbia V9M2S7

Today the Lodge, its many outbuildings, and any fence or rock wall you see are looked after by the not-for-profit organization the FHLPA. The FHLPA is a registered charity that relies on fund-raising and donations to maintain and restore the buildings within the Park. The Town of Comox employs a full-time gardener year-round to care for the beautiful grounds and gardens.

Keywords: Environment

Volunteer Profile of Filberg Heritage Lodge and Park Association

First Nations Fisheries Council
202-100 Park Royal South, West Vancouver, British Columbia V7T1A2

The chief focus of the FNFC is to develop governance mechanisms, form collaborative relationships among First Nations organizations, and work together to build a cohesive voice on fisheries matters. Working together will allow First Nations to harness the capacity needed for meaningful engagement and participation in integrated fisheries planning and management, and to inform political processes to generate substantive change on matters related to Pacific fisheries.

Keywords: First Nation and Aboriginal Peoples · Environment

Volunteer Profile of First Nations Fisheries Council

Fored BC Society
4438 West 10 Ave, Suite 213, Vancouver, British Columbia V6R4R8

FORED operates on the assumption that informed citizens need to be environmentally literate. The association works with community stakeholders of all ages to achieve that goal.

Keywords: Environment

Volunteer Profile of Fored BC Society

Fraser Headwaters Alliance
6005 Brown Road, Dunster, British Columbia V0J1J0

The origin of the Fraser Headwaters Alliance dates back to 1988, when a group of Robson Valley residents came together to form one of the area's first conservation organization. Under the name Canoe-Robson Environmental Coalition (CREC), this group took on a variety of conservation issues including pesticide use and the conservation of old growth forests.

Keywords: Environment

Volunteer Profile of Fraser Headwaters Alliance

Fraser Valley Conservancy
Abbotsford, British Columbia V2T3T8

The Fraser Valley Conservancy was established in 1998 as a non governmental organization and charitable society enabled to protect land and water for future generations. We have secured 37 acres of wildlife habitat containing woodland forest, mature forests, creeks and wetlands that protects our health for our future.

Keywords: Environment

Volunteer Profile of Fraser Valley Conservancy

Friends of the Marine Ecology Station
9835 Seaport Place, Sidney, British Columbia V8L4X3

The Marine Ecology Centre is replaced by the new Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre [SODC] which opened June 20th, 2009

Keywords: Environment

Volunteer Profile of Friends of the Marine Ecology Station

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