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As a national charity, the Canadian Wildlife Federation is dedicated to ensuring an appreciation of our natural world and a lasting legacy of healthy wildlife and habitat for future generations. CWF engages and inspires Canadians by developing and delivering education programs, sponsoring research, promoting the sustainable use of natural resources and advocating for policy changes. In addition to the Conservation Achievement Awards, which celebrate deserving conservationists across Canada, here are some key CWF initiatives.

The WILD Family Nature Club inspires a love of nature in others by connecting children and families to a world of outdoor play and exploration in which CWF’S WILD Outside is a national leadership program for youths ages 15 to 18. CWF facilitators help young Canadians learn how to be part of a team, develop a conservation ethic and plan a community-based action project. The Canadian Conservation Corps engages Canadians ages 18 to 30 through service, adventure and reflection over an intensive nine-month program that culminates in a meaningful service project right in their own communities.

CWF has partnered with key Canadian institutions to bring inaturalist to Canada. It is an innovative and easy-to-use online platform where anyone can record and share what they have observed in nature. The cumulative data is available to researchers, academics and governments to monitor changes in biodiversity and develop a comprehensive and informed picture of our biodiversity

Every April, National Wildlife Week (a major Canadian Wildlife Federation initiative) celebrates this country’s natural heritage and promotes conservation in Canada. Check in with CWF each year for information on events and ideas to plan your own activities.

To learn more about each of these programs and to nominate someone for next year’s awards, visit cwf-fcf.org.