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Ways to Help

It’s true what they say, there is strength in numbers! Whether it’s taking action on a campaign by signing a petition or writing a letter, sending in donations, or volunteering your time, your support makes all the difference.

Here are the ways you can help:

Take Action on a Campaign

CPAWS works on Canada’s public lands and waters. 90% of land and freshwater, and 100% of the ocean are in the public domain, meaning they belong to all Canadians and are stewarded by governments on our behalf. By taking action on a campaign, you are asserting your right to have a say about what decisions are made on our public lands and waters.

 

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Tell Mark Carney to put nature first in our nations capital!

Help us protect the NCR Greenbelt!

The National Capital Greenbelt is a rare mosaic of crucial habitats and sustainable farmland supporting both nature and the local community. But the threat of encroaching infrastructure and development projects is looming. Many parts of the Greenbelt have already been lost to development. We cannot afford to lose more! CPAWS-OV is calling for true legislative protection to secure a future where species thrive; local livelihoods are supported, and the many environmental benefits of urban green spaces are here to stay.

How CPAWS is funded

Donate

Your financial support makes our work possible… and we make it go a long way. CPAWS spends over 70% of each dollar on conservation and education. When you make a donation of $20 or more, you will receive the following benefits for one year:

  • A tax receipt
  • Two issues per year of our information-packed national newsletter, Canadian Wilderness
  • CPAWS Annual Report
  • Information from your local CPAWS chapter (the one located closest to your mailing address within your province or territory)

Have a particular campaign that’s close to your heart? Specify where you would like your funds to go when donating and we will make sure they are used to care for your favourite place.

You may opt out of receiving any of these benefits by informing the CPAWS office at 1-800-333-WILD at any time.

Donate

Volunteer

Want to be more involved in our work? Volunteer your times and talents to help us protect more of Canada’s wilderness. Use your skills and passion to protect Ottawa Valley’s wild spaces. Volunteering with CPAWS Ottawa Valley means you’re playing a critical role in:

  • Halting and reversing nature loss
  • Climate action for current and future generations
  • Protecting wild spaces species at risk depend on to survive
  • Providing communities with clean air to breathe and freshwater to drink

On top of helping us look after nature in the Ottawa Valley, volunteering can give you useful real-world experience, networking opportunities with other passionate nature enthusiasts, and teach you about our wilderness. We are regularly looking for volunteers in the following areas:

  • Translation of short texts from English to French, such as blogs or social media posts
  • Community outreach, including attending in-person fairs and local events to spread the word about our work and help get petitions signed
  • Event support, such as attending art exhibitions and fundraisers to help at registration tables
  • Research and data entry

If you’re interested in making a positive difference in your community, contact us at ov-outreach@cpaws.org to volunteer today.

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