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  • Leading Change for a Greener Tomorrow

    Many children and families in urban communities don’t have easy access to hands-on environmental learning, making it harder to build a connection to nature or understand how everyday actions impact local green spaces. Through Let’s Get Planting!, youth leader Tatiana Meneses-Sab is creating opportunities for children and families to learn by doing. The program brings…

  • Conservation Champions Club

    Many young people care about environmental issues but lack access to hands-on learning and real opportunities to take action. Barriers like cost, transportation, and limited exposure to conservation careers can make it difficult for youth to turn that interest into meaningful involvement. The Conservation Champions Club, led by the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo, brings together youth…

  • Youth Water Council in the North Saskatchewan River Watershed

    As environmental challenges grow and experienced professionals retire, there is an increasing need for young people to step into roles that support and protect Alberta’s water systems. At the same time, many youth lack opportunities to connect with their local watershed in meaningful, hands-on ways. The Youth Water Council is addressing this future gap by…