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Take Action Today To Save Our Pollinators

In this time of climate change, and loss of habitat, think about supporting this worthy cause…


Nature Canada’s Fund for Reforestation protects and restores Canada’s natural habitats and wildlife, and right now you can double your impact! From now until July 31st your gifts will be matched, dollar for dollar, up to $75,000!

Your gift today will:

  • Insisting that the the federal government pick up the pace to plant 2 billion trees in the right places, for the right reasons;
     
  • Partnering with Indigenous groups to support reforestation plans and Indigenous-led forest management efforts;
     
  • Provide support for community actions, such as helping nature groups do crucial restoration work in your communities, like planting trees or removing invasive species;
     
  • Protecting wilderness and wildlife by advocating for new and expanded protected areas and restoration of threatened ecosystems;

Take action right now.

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Should We Be Working 15-Hour Weeks?

The David Suzuki Foundation asks “Should we be working 15-hour weeks?”

“Along with other benefits like increased vacation time and flexibility, and working from home, shorter workweeks not only give people better lives, they’re also good for the environment. Fewer people commuting means reduced pollution, greenhouse gas emissions and traffic congestion.”

Read more at https://davidsuzuki.org/…/should-we-be-working-15-hour…/

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Community Pitch-In Day At The Lawson Nature Reserve

From Sheila Fleming:

Community Pitch in Day at the Lawson Nature Reserve on Saturday, June 4, 2022, saw 9 members work diligently fixing the front gate, clearing invasive garlic mustard, painting tables, clearing broken boardwalk and installing a small bridge. A good days work! Thanks to the volunteers who gave their time and effort making the LNR a safe place for our many visitors to this beautiful space.

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The Future Ground Prize – Vote Today

From David Suzuki Foundation:

There are two weeks left to vote for your favourite finalist for this year’s Future Ground Prize, presented by Desjardins Group and supported by Nature’s Way. This special youth edition highlights young changemakers who are working to create a greener and more just future for their communities in Ontario and British Columbia!

By voting, you can help amplify the efforts of our 15 inspiring young finalists and their projects! The project that receives the most votes will win the People’s Choice Prize of $2,500! For a youth group, this will be a tremendous help to ensure the viability of its project!

Vote at https://davidsuzuki.org/take-action/act-locally/future-ground-prize/

The polls will officially close on June 13 at 12 p.m. Eastern and 9 a.m. Pacific. To thank you for your support, all voters will be entered into a draw to win a David Suzuki prize pack, including a one-year family or group pass to National Parks Canada.

The Grand Prize and Rising Star Prize will be determined by our amazing panel of jurors (meet them here). All the winners will be announced at our online event on June 22. Save the date!