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  • A 25 Year Legacy of Environmental Achievements at the Oldman Watershed Council

    For 25 years, the Oldman Watershed Council (OWC) has been at the forefront of watershed protection, restoration, and education in southwestern Alberta. As a collaborative, multi-stakeholder non-profit, the OWC brings together Indigenous leaders, governmentrepresentatives, conservationists, and other partners to nurture a resilient, thriving watershed for future generations. Since its formation, the OWC has completed more…

  • Cochrane Ecological Institute: Over 60 Years of Wildlife Rehabilitation, Research and Release

    For over six decades, the Cochrane Ecological Institute (CEI) has been a leader in wildlife rehabilitation, species reintroduction, and conservation education in Alberta. Dedicated to preserving biodiversity, CEI has rescued, rehabilitated, and released over 10,000 injured and orphaned wildlife species, ensuring they return to their natural habitats and continue playing a vital role in local…

  • NATURE CONSERVANCY OF CANADA: 50+ YEARS OF CONSERVATION IMPACT IN ALBERTA

    For over five decades, the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) has been a trusted partner in land conservation across Alberta, protecting more than 468,000 hectares of the province’s most ecologically significant landscapes. Through collaboration with ranchers, landowners, Indigenous Nations and communities, businesses, organizations, and governments, NCC has played a pivotal role in conserving, restoring, and…

  • Friends of Fish Creek Provincial Park Society

    For over 30 years, Friends of Fish Creek Provincial Park Society has been dedicated to conserving natural spaces and fostering community engagement, envisioning a sustainable future where the park enhances the quality of life for present and future generations. The society provides a range of services, including grassland area management, poplar regeneration, visitor information, and…

  • Nature Kids Program

    For over five decades, Nature Alberta has been committed to preserving natural spaces and fostering community engagement, envisioning a future where Alberta’s natural heritage is cherished and safeguarded. Through their diverse outreach programs, they inspire Albertans to learn about, experience, and protect nature. One of their flagship initiatives, Nature Kids, is designed to cultivate a…

  • Alberta Bike Swap

    Alberta Bike Swap is on a mission to revolutionize cycling accessibility and sustainability across Alberta. Their vision encompasses removing barriers to cycling by ensuring safe and equitable access to bicycles and bike education. Through a series of community-based bicycle buy, sell, and donate events, along with providing essential resources such as software, bike racks, and…

  • Alberta businesses are building a better Business-as-usual with Green Economy Canada

    Green Economy Canada (GEC) launches and grows Green Economy Hubs that bring together, support, and celebrate businesses of all sectors and sizes in setting and achieving sustainability targets. By doing this, they create stronger economies and more resilient communities across Canada. They also provide educational training on Green House Gas emissions, accounting, reduction planning, target…

  • Alberta Bike Swap – supporting the circular economy before it was cool

    Alberta Bike Swap has facilitated the safe buying, selling, and donating of thousands of bikes since 2011; we were the poster child for the circular economy before it was cool. Our processes and patented fit-for-purpose software have helped the police recover stolen bikes from pawn shops and online sales. We’re fortunate to have over 70…

  • Project Forest: Rewilding Canada, One Forest at a Time

    Project Forest is rewilding Canada, one forest at a time. They are a nonprofit organization working in partnership with conservation groups, Indigenous communities and like-minded businesses to capture carbon naturally by transitioning non-productive agricultural land into forever forests. They’re passionate about creating positive change in our community by planting not just trees—but species-rich forests—that clean…

  • Newo Global Energy

    Newo is a non-profit social enterprise exploring ways to share abundance (Wêyôtan) through harmonious relationships (Wahkohtowin), and these foundational Cree principles guide our business practices: Wahkohtowin: “We are all kin.” There are interwoven relationships between people, land, plants and animals, and our sense of responsibility to each other, our kinship ties, should determine our actions…