Volunteer for Environmental Organizations in British Columbia

Lush Valley Food Action Society
1126F Piercy Avenue, Courtenay, British Columbia V9N3E6

LUSH Valley is a charitable, non-profit organization focusing on food security.

We support food-related projects to educate and empower the people of the Comox Valley towards personal wellness, community health, and environmental stewardship.

We support local, sustainable food production at home and on the farm.

LUSH = Let Us Share the Harvest

Keywords: Environment

Volunteer Profile of Lush Valley Food Action Society

Massey Walford Horticultural Society
735 8th Avenue, New Westminster, British Columbia V3M2R2

The society spent time in preparing for the District 13 Annual Meeting to be held in Massey in May. In October the sundial dedication in memory of Eva Fraser was held on the lawn of the Public Library. The event was well attended by horticultural society members in District 13 and by many local citizens. The society prepared and maintained numerous flower beds in Massey. The annual spring flower show with a craft and plant sale was a great success as was the August flower show.

Keywords: Environment

Volunteer Profile of Massey Walford Horticultural Society

Master Gardeners Association of B.C.
5251 Oak Street, Vancouver, British Columbia V6M4H1

The MGABC is an affiliation of local chapters of master gardeners working together to support the delivery of quality education to their members and environmentally responsible gardening advice to the public

Keywords: Environment

Volunteer Profile of Master Gardeners Association of B.C.

Milner Gardens and Woodland Society
2179 West Island Hwy, Qualicum Beach, British Columbia V9K1G1

The garden is a sensuous delight. Old growth Douglas firs and cedars frame breathtaking views of the Strait of Georgia. The garden lawns slope gently to meet a precipitous bluff which plunges to the beach below. Beyond the strait, the Coast Range Mountains of the British Columbia mainland can be seen. To the north, Denman, Hornby, Lasqueti and Texada Islands are visible.

Keywords: Environment

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Mountain View Conservation & Breeding Centre Society
23898 Rawlison Crescent, Langley, British Columbia V1M3R6

Mountain View Conservation is a B.C. non-profit society, whose mission is to save B.C. and Canadian wildlife from extinction by operating `breed and return` conservation programs for rare & endangered 'red-listed' wildlife species, and to offer public awareness & educational programs about these endangered species.

Keywords: Wildlife · Rescue and Adoption · Environment · Education and Literacy · Children and Youth · Animals

Volunteer Profile of Mountain View Conservation & Breeding Centre Society

Network Environments for Aboriginal Research BC
3800 Finnerty Road, Saunders Annex 130c, Victoria, British Columbia V8W2Y2

Network Environments for Aboriginal Health Research (NEARBC) is an Aboriginal health research networking program and Aboriginal health resource site of the Centre for Aboriginal Health Research (CAHR) at the University of Victoria, British Columbia.

Keywords: Health · First Nation and Aboriginal Peoples · Environment

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Northwest Wildlife Preservation Society
5066 Kingsway, Suite 203, Burnaby, British Columbia V5H2E7

NWPS focuses on 'Preservation through Education'.

Keywords: Wildlife · Environment · Animals

Volunteer Profile of Northwest Wildlife Preservation Society

Osoyoos Desert Society
Osoyoos, British Columbia V0H1V0

Tucked into the southernmost corner of British Columbia's beautiful Okanagan Valley is an extraordinary habitat popularly referred to as Canada's pocket desert. This dry, shrub-grassland is one of Canada's most fragile and endangered ecosystems.

The Desert Centre is operated by the Osoyoos Desert Society, a non-profit organization dedicated to conserving the south Okanagan's rich biodiversity for future generations.

Keywords: Environment

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Oyster River Enhancement Society
Macaulay Rd., Black Creek, British Columbia V9J1K8

The Oyster River Enhancement Society (ORES) was formed in 1983 by a small group of concerned citizens in an attempt to revitalize the decimated Oyster River. Since its inception, the membership has grown significantly and now members come from all over the Regional District and beyond.

Keywords: Environment

Volunteer Profile of Oyster River Enhancement Society

Pacific Parklands Foundation
4330 Kingsway, 6th Floor, Burnaby, British Columbia V5H4G8

Pacific Parklands Foundation was established January 2000 as a non-profit society with an independent Board of Directors.

Pacific Parklands Foundation bridges the gap between government funding and the pressing demands on our valuable regional parks.

Keywords: Environment

Volunteer Profile of Pacific Parklands Foundation

Pacific Rim Whale Festival Society
381 Main St., Tofino, British Columbia V0R2Z0

The Pacific Rim Whale Festival is an annual event that attracts people form all over Vancouver Island, and relies on the help of volunteers to create an engaging, family-friendly event.

Keywords: Festival · Environment · Education and Literacy

Volunteer Profile of Pacific Rim Whale Festival Society

Pacific Salmon Foundation
300-1682 West 7th Avenue, Vancouver, British Columbia V6J 4S6

The Pacific Salmon Foundation, founded in 1987, is a federally incorporated non-profit charitable organization dedicated to the conservation and restoration of wild Pacific salmon and their natural habitats in British Columbia and the Yukon. Operating independently from government, The Foundation facilitates dialogue and undertakes positive initiatives in support of Pacific salmon amongst all levels of government including First Nations; as well as industry, communities, individual volunteers and all fishing interests.

Keywords: Environment · Animals

Volunteer Profile of Pacific Salmon Foundation

Raincoast Conservation Foundation
216-2506 Beacon Ave, Sidney, British Columbia V8L1Y2

We use rigorous, peer-reviewed science and community engagement to further our conservation objectives. We call this approach `informed advocacy' and it is unique amongst conservation efforts. We investigate to understand coastal species and processes. We inform by bringing science to decision makers and communities. We inspire action to protect wildlife and their wilderness habitats.

Keywords: Environment

Volunteer Profile of Raincoast Conservation Foundation

Richmond Fruit Tree Sharing Project
5300 Admiral Way, Unit 14, Delta, British Columbia V4K5G6

The Sharing Farm grows food to feed Richmond families in need. The Farm is run by community members for community members, and is dedicated to providing fresh, healthy, local produce to our less fortunate neighbours. The Sharing Farm operates on a tiny budget, but thanks to the generosity of our over 1,000 yearly volunteers and the devotion of a small core of part-time staff, the Farm is able to provide thousands of pounds of fruits and vegetables every year to community meals throughout the city and the Richmond Food Bank.

Keywords: Environment

Volunteer Profile of Richmond Fruit Tree Sharing Project

Riverview Horticultural Centre Society
2880 Panorama Drive, Suite 129, Coquitlam, British Columbia V3E2W4

Riverview Horticultural Centre Society was founded in 1992. Its mission is to preserve and protect the Lands and Trees of the Riverview Hospital site as a community oriented, financially viable centre for horticultural, educational and therapeutic activities.

Keywords: Environment

Volunteer Profile of Riverview Horticultural Centre Society

Ruby Lake Lagoon Nature Reserve Society
15386 Sunshine Coast Hwy, Madeira Park, British Columbia V0N2H0

The Ruby Lake Lagoon Nature Reserve is a 10 hectare reserve featuring a freshwater lagoon and forested acreage on the Sunshine Coast, northwest of Vancouver.

Keywords: Wildlife · Environment

Volunteer Profile of Ruby Lake Lagoon Nature Reserve Society

Salmon River Enhancement Society
24263 - 52nd Avenue, Langley, British Columbia V2Z2N2

The Salmon River Enhancement Society is a citizens group that formed in 1995 to work with government agencies, increase public involvement and lobby government agencies when appropriate. The society functions as a "watchdog" over the watershed. The goal of the society is to increase public awareness and support research of the Salmon River and its watershed.

Keywords: Environment

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Scotiabank Vancouver Half Marathon
1917 W 4th Ave, Vancouver, British Columbia V6J1M7

The Scotiabank Vancouver Half-Marathon takes over 6500 runners from UBC to Stanley Park, helping these runners raise money for over 70 local charities.

Keywords: Sports and Recreation · Health and Medicine · Environment · Disorders · Disabled · Children and Youth · Cancer · Animals · Alzheimer · AIDS

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Seachange Marine Conservation Society
Brentwood Bay, British Columbia V8M1R3

SeaChange Marine Conservation Society, established as a charitable non - profit in 1998, educates children and the public about marine and watershed ecology through hands-on interactive outdoor programs. We also conserve and restore marine nearshore eelgrass habitats in BC in partnership with coastal communities, from Boundary Bay to Haida Gwaii.

Keywords: Environment

Volunteer Profile of Seachange Marine Conservation Society

Seymour Salmonid Society
Box 52221, Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve below the Seymour Falls Dam, North Vancouver, British Columbia V7J3V5

The Seymour Salmonid Society is a non-profit organization that is responsible for running the Seymour River Fish Hatchery and Education Centre.

Keywords: Wildlife · Science and Technology · Environment · Education and Literacy · Animals

Volunteer Profile of Seymour Salmonid Society

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