Through evidence-based research, education and policy analysis, the David Suzuki Foundation works to conserve and protect the natural environment, and help create a sustainable Canada. They regularly collaborate with non-profit and community organizations, all levels of government, businesses and individuals

Earth Day was celebrated for the first time, in the United States, on April 22, 1970. Today, more than a billion people in 193 countries now participate in Earth Day activities each year. Over the years, Earth Day has become the world’s largest environmental movement. Earth Day’s mission is to help people and organizations reduce their environmental impact

EcoSchools Canada offers a certification program for K-12 schools that nurtures environmental learning and climate action. Their award-winning, curriculum-linked framework supports school communities as they assess, track, benchmark, and celebrate environmental excellence. They are the exclusive national operator of the EcoSchools program in Canada, and a member of the international network of EcoSchools programs, coordinated by the Foundation for Environmental Education

World Wildlife Fund Canada is the country’s largest international conservation organization. For more than half a century, WWF-Canada has worked to protect nature. Connecting the power of a strong global network operating in more than 100 countries with on-the-ground conservation efforts across Canada, WWF is dedicated to reversing wildlife decline and combating climate change

The 1Up Program is a youth-led program for high school students who want to create real change in their communities and become Toronto’s next generation of city builders and change makers

The 3% Project is a flagship project born out of FES (Foundation for Environmental Stewardship). The 3% Project visits schools across Canada to educate students on climate solutions and to empower them to take action within their own communities

This blog is about Jacqueline L. Scott’s academic journey and outdoor adventures as a Black woman who enjoys hiking, canoeing, cycling and skiing. Her PhD research is on the perception of the wilderness in the Black imagination, in other words, how to make the outdoors a more welcoming and inviting space for Black people. Jacqueline L. Scott is a PhD student at the University of Toronto, OISE, in the department of Social Justice Education. She is a hike leader with two outdoors clubs, and she leads Black History Walks in Toronto

Future Ancestors Services is an Indigenous and Black-owned, youth-led professional services social enterprise that advances climate justice and equity with a lens of anti-racism and ancestral accountability. While centering traditional Indigenous teachings of ancestry and anti-racism, they support their clients and community in addressing systemic issues that disadvantage groups of people, our connections to land and others, and the well-being of Earth. Find diverse service providers through their online portal that features diverse speakers, trainers, researchers, and artists for hire in Canada, who all centre climate justice and equity in their public speaking services

GreenLearning creates free online education programs about energy, climate change, and green economy that engage and empower students to create positive change for our evolving world. GreenLearning’s mission is to develop innovative teaching tools and rich educational experiences that empower young Canadians to effect positive social and environmental change in their own lives, schools and communities

Green Teacher is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping educators, both inside and outside of schools, promote environmental awareness among young people aged 6-19. Their quarterly Green Teacher magazine offers perspectives on the role of education in creating a sustainable future, practical articles and ready to use activities for various age levels, and reviews of dozens of new educational resources

Natural Curiosity has introduced a four-branch framework for environmental inquiry based on a transformative vision of education, dynamically combining inquiry-based learning, experiential learning, integrated learning, Indigenous perspectives, and stewardship. Natural Curiosity values their partnerships with schools, communities, faculties of education, professional development workshops, and enthused practitioners

Outdoor Afro is the US’ leading network that celebrates and inspires Black connections and leadership in nature. They are a national not-for-profit organization with leadership networks around the country, connecting thousands of people to outdoor experiences, who are changing the face of conservation and helping lead the way for inclusion in outdoor recreation, nature, and conservation for all

Planet in Focus is an environmental media arts organization with year-round programming whose mandate is to produce cultural events that showcase engaging and artistic films that question, explore and tell stories about the world in which we live. Using film as a catalyst for public awareness, discussion and engagement on a broad range of environmental issues, their goal is to enlighten, engage and entertain audiences of all backgrounds

Project Neutral is on a mission to have every Canadian measure their carbon footprint. In 2020, Project Neutral is moving into the virtual classroom and building an educational experience around their carbon calculator for kids of all ages. With the incredible leadership students have demonstrated in the face of the climate crisis, Project Neutral wants to give them the tools to make their advocacy data-driven and the support to start living low carbon lifestyles

Water Docs is an environmental & arts charity with a focus on water that takes a unique approach to motivation. Rather than resorting to doom, gloom and guilt to move people, Ecologos appeals to their fundamental connection to nature through their programs which reconnect people with these deeply felt experiences, nourishing a commitment to action for a sustainable future. Best known for their annual Water Docs Film Festival, Ecologos has been delivering environmental education & action programs since 1999

Ecosource is an Ontario-based organization that inspires the community to become more environmentally responsible through creative public education, promoting waste reduction, urban agriculture, sustainability education, nature connection, and youth leadership. Ecosource is committed to inspiring their community to be personally accountable for the environment through creative education

The High Park Nature Centre is a charitable organization whose mission is to promote awareness and respect for nature through year-round, hands-on outdoor nature education and park stewardship. Their Nature Centre programs inspire a sense of wonder, knowledge and respect for High Park’s natural systems; restore human connections to local plants and animals; and engage visitors in ecological restoration activities to ensure a sustainable future for High Park for generations to come

Jane’s Walks are organized by a network of city organizers around the world. The city walks honor and activate the ideas of Jane Jacobs. Jane’s Walk is a community-based approach to city building that uses volunteer-led walking tours to make space for people to observe, reflect, share, question and re-imagine the places in which they live, work and play

LEAF is a non-profit organization dedicated to the protection and enhancement of our urban forest by offering programs to help you plant, care and give

As the country’s preeminent field research institute and an international leader in new discoveries, the ROM plays a vital role in advancing our understanding of the artistic, cultural and natural world. For practicing classroom teachers and teachers-in-training, the ROM's Teacher Professional Learning Program meets the professional learning needs of educators through guided tours and hands-on labs

The TRCA’s mission is to protect, conserve and restore natural resources and develop resilient communities through education, the application of science, community engagement, service excellence and collaboration with our partners. TRCA has introduced fun e-Learning videos, activities, and resources to help families deepen their understanding and appreciation of nature, ecology, and cultural heritage — all from the comfort of home!

The Toronto Zoo’s mission is to connect people, animals and conservation science in order to fight extinction and create a world where wildlife and wild spaces thrive. Your class can partake in a virtual visit around the Zoo on a variety of topics hosted by Explore by the Seat of Your Pants, with supporting resources and activities to extend student learning

Canadian Climate Challenge is a non-partisan non-profit organization, with the singular purpose of maximizing exposure and support of the community climate solutions enacted by some of our most important climate organizations and organizers, in their fight against the climate crisis

CAN is a coalition of more than 100 organizations across the country, and is the only network in the country that brings labour, development, faith-based, and Indigenous groups together with the key national, provincial, and territorial environmental organizations working on climate change. CAN is unique in that it is the only organization with a mandate to promote the climate movement as a whole, rather than the interests and programs of any one organization

ClimateFast is volunteer-based non-profit organization that is dedicated to building strong, informed public pressure through education and civic engagement to ensure that the representatives we citizens elect, at all levels of government, take urgent, substantial and just action on climate change

Climate Justice Toronto is a youth-led collective fighting for a Green New Deal, Indigenous sovereignty, migrant justice, and good jobs for all through grassroots organizing, solidarity-building, and mobilizing a broad-based youth movement across the GTA

Drawdown Toronto’s mission is to educate and inspire individuals, organizations and institutions throughout the Toronto area to actively and consciously engage in translating ‘Drawdown’ solutions into meaningful strategic action and measurable results

EnviroMuslims’ mission is to engage with, educate, and empower the Canadian Muslim community to embed sustainability in our every day lives. Whether it’s where you live, work, play or pray, Enviromuslims’ goal is to reconnect Muslims with nature and embed a sense of love and responsibility for caring for the natural environment and the health and well-being of our communities

EYA is a registered charity supporting BIPOC youth to connect with nature, community, and skills to become environmental stewards and community leaders. Since EYA’s inception in 1989, they have used experiential learning to grow communities and embark on new quests to help us better understand our own inner nature

Fridays for Future Toronto is the local chapter of the Fridays for Future global climate strike movement. F4F is a youth-led, grassroots organization with the primary mission of mobilizing to demand climate justice through the organization of school strikes, rallies, and marches

Toronto350 is a local network affiliate of the international 350.org founded by Bill McKibben. Toronto350 works to promote leadership in climate action by building a global, grassroots movement to solve the climate crisis. Toronto350 lobbies municipal and federal leaders; supports youth action; advocates for zero-carbon energy option; engages in creative direct action, educational events, online campaigns; and strives to provide useful tools and scholarly analysis for use at the grassroots level throughout the broader climate movement

TCAN is a network of over 30 climate action organizations building a movement together in and around Toronto. Their mission is to foster collaboration among diverse, action-oriented organizations working in Toronto to prevent climate breakdown, strengthen climate resilience, and advance climate justice

TEA campaigns locally to find solutions to Toronto's urban environmental problems. As a not-for-profit organization, TEA advocates on behalf of all Torontonians for a green, healthy and equitable city

TYEC is a federally registered non-profit working with numerous other organizations for a more sustainable and prosperous future in our city and the world. The TYEC team strives to create positive impacts and meaningful action on the environment by voicing their concerns to decision makers such as city councillors, school administrations, and the Mayor, pushing for change in our city's environmental policies as well as creating more opportunities for youth

The TYFPC is the world’s first youth-run food policy council. They mobilize and engage youth to make change by building a just food system. The TYFPC provides youth with a space to network, share opportunities, and learn from one another, striving to become Toronto’s leading youth voice for municipal food policy change

Transition Toronto implements projects at the community level to put Toronto's neighbourhoods on the path to post-carbon, while also making those neighbourhoods great places to live

Youth Climate Lab is a youth-for-youth global non-profit organization based in Canada that works to enable young people to build and design just, climate-resilient futures and create innovative projects for climate action