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  • Cycling is Freedom

    For many young people, cycling is no longer a common way to get around. Safety concerns, limited access to bikes, and a lack of cycling skills have left many school bike racks empty and reduced opportunities for youth to travel independently. Youth en Route is working to change that by helping students gain the confidence,…

  • Kainai Ecosystem Protection Association

    Across the Kainai First Nation, restoring relationships between people, land, and culture is essential to addressing environmental challenges such as drought, declining native plant populations, and food insecurity. Strengthening this connection requires both the protection of culturally important species and the sharing of knowledge with the next generation. For more than a decade, the Kainai…

  • Thirty Years of Community Air Quality Leadership

    Access to reliable air quality information is critical for protecting public health, particularly as wildfire smoke and other environmental pressures increasingly affect communities across Alberta. For many rural and resource-adjacent communities in west-central Alberta, consistent local monitoring and trusted interpretation of air quality data are essential for informed decision-making. For three decades, the West Central…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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 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…