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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.

Founded in 1967, WWF-Canada is one of the country's leading conservation organizations, enjoying the active support of more than 50,000 Canadians. We work to conserve species at risk, protect threatened habitats and address critical environmental threats. Using the best available scientific knowledge, WWF works to preserve the diversity and abundance of life in Canada and around the world. We find long-term solutions that benefit both people and nature, relying on the support of thousands of Canadians each year. Your support will help protect species at risk and the habitats they call home, like polar bears, tigers and whales; in regions, like the Arctic, the Great Bear rainforest and the sea; and find solutions to issues like climate change and overfishing. For more information please visit us at www.WWF.ca

YCS Organizational Goals: ADVOCACY: to advocate for policies, legislation, process and actions which support the conservation of the Yukon’s natural resources and protection of the Yukon’s ecosystems. EDUCATION: to promote and enhance awareness, appreciation, and understanding of the Yukon’s ecosystems and support behaviour and practices which lead to conservation and preservation in the Yukon and beyond. RESEARCH: To undertake research in support of Yukon Conservation Society activities, in particular on topics where a unique contribution can be made or alternative solutions can be developed or demonstrated. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION: To build and maintain a strong territory-wide organization that is efficient, effective, and responsive to Yukon ecological and human conditions.

The Yukon Historical & Museums Association (YHMA) was established in 1977 by a group of concerned and passionate individuals wishing to create a united voice that could lend its hand to museums and historical societies around the Yukon. YHMA was designed to be a place for information exchange and as a united body that could speak for Yukon heritage when needed. The objectives of the association are to promote an appreciation of Yukon’s history and culture; to support the efforts of individuals and groups which are interested in preserving and furthering the knowledge of Yukon’s history and culture; to advance the education of Yukoners in matters pertaining to their history, culture and heritage and, pursuant to this, to improve, wherever possible, the levels of training of persons who work in settings with which this Society is concerned; to advocate on behalf of Yukon museums and historical societies and assist them in the realization of their goals and objectives.

Our current projects include a comprehensive community initiative in South Haney, Maple Ridge, B.C., based on the "building community from within" approach. We plan to implement a unique mentoring system called a Block College. In the food security realm, we operate two community gardens and promote organic gardening through workshops and pesticide alternatives education. We are also the proud stewards of a heritage building in Maple Ridge, helping to maintain the legacy of the Japanese Canadian homesteading pioneers. To connect all these endeavors, we are an action group of the local transition town initiative, Golden Ears Transition Initiative (GETI), which will help to build resilience in the community to the environmental, social and economic challenges and opportunities likely to shape our future.

For close to 25 years, the Food Banks of Quebec network has supported and represented 18 Moisson members (food banks) across Quebec in supplying some 1,064 food assistance organizations. Each month, with the support of over 16,000 volunteers, the members of Food Banks of Quebec process more than 1.8 million requests for emergency food assistance: 422,155 requests for groceries, 475,024 snacks and 937,650 meals served. Families with children represent 48.4% of those helped.

The Foundation administers a variety of programs including initiatives in advancing agricultural knowledge, providing scholarships in agricultural disciplines, and facilitating events that communicate the importance of agriculture to Canadians.

The Edmonton Community Foundation connects passionate donors to charitable organizations delivering programs and services that enhance the quality of life in the communities in which we live, learn, work and play. The Foundation invests donor contributions in perpetuity, creating legacies that positively impact our lives in the areas of the arts and culture, health and wellness, community and social services, education and learning, recreation and the environment. Grants are distributed in a way that is flexible, creative and responsive. We respond to the wishes of our donors as well as the needs and opportunities in our community; together we develop strategic priorities towards lasting solutions.

Earthwise is a not-for-profit organization that promotes sustainable communities through educational programs and environmental stewardship. Our farm and garden is situated on 2 acres in Boundary Bay Tsawwassen, and here we grow organic produce and flowers, conduct Eco-tours for elementary school children, apprentice the next generation of farmers, and hold workshops and events that are attended by the community. Earthwise is also the location for our community gardens, and Wednesday evening and Saturday morning farm store.

The British Columbia Conservation Foundation (BCCF) was founded and incorporated under the Society Act of British Columbia in 1969, by the Directors of the BC Wildlife Federation, to contribute significantly to the perpetuation and expansion of fish and wildlife populations through the efficient implementation of projects in the field. We are a federally registered charity dedicated to the conservation and stewardship of British Columbia's ecosystems and species.