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Camosun Bog Restoration Group
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The story of Camosun Bog, how it was saved, and the work yet to be done. Camosun Bog lies within Pacific Spirit Regional Park, on the west side of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
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www.naturalhistory.bc.ca/
CamosunBog
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Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS)
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Take the Action Challenge Program!
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www.cpawscalgary.org/
education/action-challenge
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David Suzuki Foundation
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The Nature Challenge - 10 simple things you can do to protect nature
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www.davidsuzuki.org/WOL/
Challenge/10steps.asp
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Earthday Network
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Ecological Footprint Quiz
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www.earthday.net/footprint
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Environmental Youth Alliance
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A community development organization dedicated to improving our physical and social environment
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www.eya.ca
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Evergreen Project Registry
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Learn about how groups across Canada are making their schools and communities greener, find volunteer opportunities to participate with a project near you, and share information about your project.
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www.evergreen.ca/en/
lg/lg-projects.html
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Green Street Youth Action Centre
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Actions, conferences, opportunities, success stories, resources
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www.green-street.ca/
youth_action_center/English
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Learning for a Sustainable Future
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Youth resources and forum
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www.lsf-lst.ca/en/youth
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Pacific Streamkeepers Federation
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Helping streamkeepers take action through support, education, and building partnerships
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www.pskf.ca
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World Wildlife Fund (WWF)
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What you can do in your daily life to help make a difference
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www.panda.org/
how_you_can_help/
at_home/index.cfm
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 "The most important thing I learned today is that if there is something in a person's life they really would like to do, all they have to do is put their mind to doing it - no matter what."
Amar, Grade 11
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Great Wild Spaces
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Explore BC's Parks - facts about location, access, wildlife and ecology, and history. Search by region or by alphabetical listing.
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www.greatwildspaces.org
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Alpine Club of Canada
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Canada's national mountaineering organization
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www.alpineclubofcanada.ca
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BC Camping Association
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Information about summer day camps and residential camps for children
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www.bccamping.org
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BC Mountaineering Club
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Dedicated to the enjoyment and exploration of the mountains, valleys and alpine regions of British Columbia through activities such as climbing, hiking, backpacking and ski touring
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www.bcmc.ca
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Dare to Dream
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Summer Wilderness Programs for youth 15 - 18 yrs
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www.followyourdreams.ca
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GVRD Catching the Spirit Program
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An outdoor environmental stewardship program designed, planned, organized and run by youth for youth in select Greater Vancouver regional parks
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www.catchingthespirit.com
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Leave No Trace
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Low Impact Camping Skills
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www.lnt.org
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North Shore Rescue
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What to Bring (10 Essentials)
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www.northshorerescue.com/
whattobring.html
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Outward Bound
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Outdoor Adventure Education Programs
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www.outwardbound.ca
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Project G.O.! (Get Outdoors with BC Parks)
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Promoting youth recreation in BC's provincial parks.
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www.env.gov.bc.ca/
bcparks/projectgo
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Sea to Sky Leadership School
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A four day island Leadership School at Sea to Sky on Keats Island.
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www.seatosky.bc.ca/
tguide.html
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Strathcona Park Lodge Wilderness Youth Leadership Development
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Wilderness adventures for youth based out of Strathcona Park on Vancouver Island
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www.wyld-expeditions.com
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Uts'am Witness
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Squamish Nation Witness Ceremony and Camping Weekends
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www.utsam-witness.ca/about
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Young Naturalists Club
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For young people, age 5 - 14 yrs, who love the outdoors
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www.ync.ca/about_ync.htm
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 "I learned that there is so much out there beyond the city, and that there is so much to explore just in BC alone. I also learned about the affect that we humans have on the wilderness, and how we can help preserve it."
Kailey grade 11
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BC Spaces for Nature
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Committed to protecting wilderness in British Columbia and beyond
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www.spacesfornature.org
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Great Wild Space
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Take a tour of BC's magnificent parks and protected areas
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www.greatwildspaces.org
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BC Conservation Corp
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Provides work opportunities for students and recent graduates who may be considering a career in the environmental sector
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www.bcconservationcorps.ca
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Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society - BC Chapter (CPAWS - BC)
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Canada's grassroots voice for wilderness devoted to protecting Canada's wilderness heritage
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www.cpawsbc.org
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Cariboo Chilcotin Conservation Society
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Working locally to maintain and enhance the health of the environment as the basis of a strong economy and vital society.
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www.ccconserv.org
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Nature Conservancy of Canada
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Working to protect Canada's most threatened natural habitats and the endangered species that call them home
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www.natureconservancy.ca
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Sierra Club of BC
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Dedicated to the conservation of British Columbia's natural legacy
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www.sierraclub.ca/bc
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Wilderness Committee
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Wilderness preservation organization
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www.wildernesscommittee.org
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