Friends of National Wildlife
Week
Canadian Wildlife Federation
 The
Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF) is Canada's largest non-profit,
non-governmental conservation organization. Since 1962, CWF
has advocated the protection of Canada's wild species and
spaces. The Federation represents more than 300,000 members
and supporters. Through extensive education and information
programs, CWF encourages a future in which Canadians may live
in harmony with the natural order.
Visit CWF
*
on-line to learn more.
Canadian Wildlife Service
 The
Canadian Wildlife Service, part of Environment Canada, manages
wildlife matters that are the responsibility of the federal
government. These include protection and management of migratory
birds, nationally significant habitat and endangered species,
as well as work on other wildlife issues of national and international
importance. In addition, the Canadian Wildlife Service does
research in many fields of wildlife biology. In 1997, the
Canadian Wildlife Service (formerly Dominion Wildlife Service)
celebrated its fiftieth year as a federal agency responsible
for conserving Canadian wildife.
Visit CWS
on-line to learn more.
Ducks Unlimited Canada
1.jpg) For
over 60 years Ducks Unlimited Canada (DU), a private, non-profit
organization, has been conserving wetlands to provide habitat
for wildlife and to improve the quality and quantity of our
water resources. DU is an international, science-based organization
supported by people from all walks of life united by an appreciation
of the broad societal benefits of habitat conservation. In
Ontario, DU has established a network of over 24,000 supporters,
volunteers and landowners, conserving close to one million
acres of wetland habitat.
Visit Ducks
Unlimited Canada *
on-line to learn more.
Earth Rangers
 Earth
Rangers believes that our greatest hope for affecting positive
change for our environment rests with the influence and power
of young people. Our goal is to inspire, motivate and empower
children to take action towards creating a sustainable world.
At the core of our educational programming is our Assembly
program.
Tapping into the affinity between youth and animals, Earth
Rangers brings non-releasable wildlife into schools through
an interactive and dynamic assembly program. Using the stories
of how these animals came into our care, we teach children
the importance of biodiversity, responsibility and respect
for all life. Through the program, children are encouraged
to take environmental action and learn that their actions
can make a difference.
The assembly program is fully integrated with the Ontario
school curriculum and addresses the following issues: climate
change, habitat loss, pesticides, endangered species, and
the responsible and humane treatment of animals.
For more information, contact Earth
Rangers *.
Ontario Power Generation
 Ontario
Power Generation Inc. (OPG) is an Ontario-based company, whose
principal business is the generation and sale of electricity.
OPG's vision incorporates the long-term goal of becoming a
sustainable energy company with minimal impact on the environment,
positive contributions to society, and lasting value for shareholders.
Darlington Nuclear operates OPG's newest nuclear generating
station and is certified under ISO 14001 - Environmental Management
System. Darlington Nuclear hosts a wildlife corridor and 7.5
kilometres of the Waterfront Trail, providing a habitat for
almost 900 species of flora and fauna, along with educational
and recreational opportunities.
Visit OPG
*
on-line to learn more.
Ontario Science Centre
 The
Ontario Science Centre delights, informs and challenges visitors
through engaging and thought-provoking experiences in science
and technology. The Ontario Science Centre transforms the
way in which people see and think about the world around them.
Everyday, staff hosts demonstrate the wonders of science,
in electricity (a hair-raising experience), papermaking, chemistry,
a starlab, a foundry, and seasonal nature walks. Entertaining
scientific fun is explored in more than 800 exhibits within
13 exhibition halls.
Visit OSC
* on-line
to learn more.
Ontario SPCA
 The
Ontario SPCA is a non-profit charitable organization dedicated
to the welfare of all animals. The mission of the Ontario
SPCA is to facilitate and provide province-wide leadership
on matters related to the prevention of cruelty to animals
and the promotion of animal welfare. The Society has a strong
committment to wildlife and to heightening the awareness of
wildlife issues. The Wildlife Services department strives
to:
-lead by example in the protection and rehabilitation of wildlife
-promote and encourage the ongoing protection of wildlife
habitats
-foster an enhanced public understanding, appreciation, and
respect for all wildlife
Visit OSPCA
*
on-line to learn more.
Royal Ontario Museum
 The
Hands-on Biodiversity Gallery at the Royal Ontario Museum
invites visitors to discover and investigate the themes and
issues surrounding biodiversity and encourages them to develop
an appreciation for the diversity of life that surrounds us.
Visit ROM
*
on-line to learn more.
Toronto & Region
Conservation Authority
 The
Kortright Centre is Canada's largest environmental education
centre. The 800 acre park includes a river valley, marshes,
meadows and forests, as well as a visitor centre, green energy
exhibits and more. Kortright offers guided walks, special
events and educational programming throughout the year. The
Kortright Centre for Conservation represents the Toronto Region
Conservation Authority (TRCA) on the committee.
Visit TRCA
*
on-line to learn more.
Toronto Zoo
 Opened
in 1974, the Toronto Zoo was founded for the purpose of exhibiting
and conserving a diversity of species within the animal and
plant worlds. The Zoo's goals are to convey a broad perspective
of zoo geographic and ecological relationships, to offer the
visiting public a place of enjoyment, provide an educational
experience, promote the public's awareness and involvement
in conservation, undertake scientific research for the advancement
of wildlife management, and to work for the conservation of
irreplaceable genetic resources, both animal and plant.
Visit Toronto
Zoo *
on-line to learn more.
Wings of Paradise Butterfly
Conservatory
Imagine being surrounded by 100's of free-flying tropical
butterflies while you stroll through a garden paradise bursting
with life! The conservatory contains 75 varieties of flowering
plants, trees and bushes and up to 40 different species of
butterflies imported weekly from butterfly farms in Costa
Rica and Malaysia. Learn about metamorphosis as butterflies
emerge from Chrysalids at the hatchery window. Wander through
two galleries housing an extraordinary collection of insects
featuring major orders of the class of insects with an emphasis
on butterflies and moths. You will also encounter live insects
and their relatives on display including Madagascar hissing
cockroaches, African neon green Mantids, Darkling beetles
and giant African Millipedes. This year-round facility offers
special events and programs visitors can partake in including
Monarch Days held in September. Monarchs are tagged and released
as part of the Monarch Watch program during a weekend of special
programming scheduled to help visitors unravel the mysteries
of Monarch Migration. Bugfeast, which is held during Christmas
Break, introduces visitors to the art of entomophagy (insect
eating) as well as the impact insects have on our lives.
Visit Wings
of Paradise Butterfly Conservatory *
on-line to learn more.
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