Ways To Get Involved
No matter where you are, there are always opportunities to get involved with conservation. UWCN strives to get more people out into nature.
Organizations
See a list of organizations around your area.
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Stay up to date by signing up for newsletters
Groups
Join facebook groups around your area to learn about future job/volunteer opportunities.
Programs
Take a look at a some potential programs that may guide you towards your ideal conservation project
Individual Projects
Learn how to make connect with nature through self guided projects such as hiking and citizen science .
Organizations
There are hundreds of organizations working towards conservation. Listed are a few in Canada within the GTA.
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When you find an organization you resonate with, do the following
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Follow their socials:
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Sign up for their Newsletters: ​
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Follow leaders within that organization
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For a complete list, specific goals, and some more info about these organizations click the button below
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Urban Wildlife Conservation Network (UWCN)!!
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World Wildlife Fund (WWF)
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Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF)
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Toronto Field Naturalists (TFN)
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Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA)
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Toronto Wildlife Centre (TWC)
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Nature Conservency of Canada (NCC)
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Global Youth Biodiversity Network (GBYN)
Facebook Groups
There are many facebook groups for conservation and urban biodiversity, the best thing to do is to search for one near you using some key words.
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When you find an group you resonate with, do the following
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Like and follow thier page!
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Or request to join their group
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Interact with others/ask questions
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Turn on post notifications
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For a complete list, specific goals, and some more info about these groups click the button below
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Emerging Leaders for Biodiversity (ELB)
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Wildlife Science Career Network
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Wildlife Workers Network
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Conservationists of Ontario
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Biodiversity Education and Awareness Network
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Society for Conservation Biology (SCB) Community
Programs
These are by far the hardest to find, but once you do, they are life changing!
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When you find a program that interests you
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APPLY ASAP!
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They normally have limited spots
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Follow thier socials to stay in the loop ​
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Bonus: If it is your dream program, email the coordinators and show them how passionate you are!
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For a complete list, specific goals, and some more info about these programs click the button below
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Wild Outside (WO- CWF)
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Canadian Conservation Corps (CCC-CWF)
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Eco-Leadership Journey (WWF & Chantiers Jeunesse)
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Living Planet Leader (WWF)
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Students on Ice (WWF)
Individual Projects
A lot of inspiration to go into conservation comes from within. Through these projects you will be able to educate yourself more about conservation.
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Take you time to learn how to use/go through with your projects​
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Engage/Encourage others to join ​
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Have a better understanding of the natural world.
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For a complete list, specific goals, and some more info about these projects click the button below
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Citizen Science
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​eBird
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INaturalist
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Species & Habitat Identification
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Hiking Activities
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Tracking​
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Invasive species/plants
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Photogaphy
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Water Rangers Freshwater Testing
Contact
Are you interested in getting involved, have opportunities to offer, would like to expand our network to your city/country, or have any questions at all? Don't be afraid to submit a question!