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You are never too young to make a difference – especially when it comes to the positive impact you can have on the natural world around you, our wildlife and the natural spaces they call home across Canada. At the Canadian Wildlife Federation, young people often ask us, “How can I get involved and what can I do to help the planet?” When you are aged 15 to 18, the answer is simple: become part of the CWF WILD Outside program.

young girl outside with friends
girl with kayak paddles

What is WILD Outside

WILD Outside is a national conservation-based youth leadership program designed for youth ages 15 to 18. By participating in this immersive program, young Canadians will experience opportunities for personal growth while developing and encouraging their own “conservation ethic.” Learning from CWF facilitators alongside their peers, youth who join the WILD Outside program will connect with other local participants in the planning and delivery of community-based conservation action projects in their own community.

Who is Eligible To Join

If you are aged 15 to 18, regardless of whether you are in high school or no longer attending, you are eligible to participate in a WILD Outside program in your area. Youth under age 18 will require the permission of a parent or guardian to participate. Participation in the program will not interfere with your school schedule.

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Why Join WILD Outside

The goal of the WILD Outside program is to inspire youth participants to develop a passion for conservation, an awareness of their natural environment and a deeper appreciation for wildlife. It’s a fun, educational program where you can participate in a variety of conservation-themed activities, meet new friends and discover an appreciation for the outdoors in a safe, structured environment.
WILD Outside provides an exciting way to have an impact on conservation in your area and fulfill any volunteer hours required by your school. You can also earn incentives as you complete various stages of the program, including an official certificate awarded to you from the Canadian Wildlife Federation. Participation also counts towards other youth achievement initiatives you may pursue, such as the Duke of Edinburgh Awards.

girl picking up plastic outside

What’s Involved When You Join

Participants in the program are encouraged to commit to 120 hours of service activity and engagement over a calendar year. WILD Outside will include a wide variety of activities and projects:

Potential Outdoor Activities & Teambuilding

Canoe/Kayak

Canoe/Kayak
Hiking

Hiking
Ice skating

Ice skating
Snowshoeing

Snowshoeing
Cross-country skiing

Cross-country
skiing
Rock climbing

Rock climbing
Cycling

Cycling
Fishing

Fishing
Outdoor cooking

Outdoor
cooking
Nature walks (plant ID, bird watching)

Nature walks
(plant ID, bird
watching)
Urban and rural outdoor adventures

Urban and
rural
Teambuilding and leadership activities

Teambuilding
& leadership
activities

Potential Conservation Service Activities

Citizen science

Citizen science
Shoreline cleanups

Shoreline
cleanups
Invasive species removal

Invasive species
removal
Adopt a park/Adopt a highway

'Adopt a park'/
'Adopt a highway'
Local trail maintenance

Local trail
maintenance
Building and installing bird houses, bat boxes, nesting boxes and other wildlife habitats

Build and install
bird houses, bat
boxes, nesting
boxes and other
wildlife habitats
Participating in a wildlife or wildfowl count

Participate in
a wildlife or
wildfowl
count
Tree planting

Tree planting
Planting community/pollinator gardens

Planting
community/
pollinator gardens

HOW TO REGISTER

To register for the program or to receive more information, complete the form below. A WILD Outside program facilitator will be in contact.









INTERESTS: Please answer each of the following questions in one or two sentences:

1) Why do you want to get involved in WILD Outside?

2) What conservation topics most interest you?

Where Can I Find A WILD
Outside Program

WILD Outside programs will be available in multiple cities across the country.
Here is a schedule:

place
BEGINNING
IN JAN 2020
  • Halifax
  • Charlottetown
  • Calgary
  • Toronto
place
BEGINNING
IN APRIL 2020
  • Montreal
  • Vancouver
  • Ottawa
  • Winnipeg
  • St. John’s
  • Simcoe County
  • Moncton
  • Regina
  • Saskatoon
  • Edmonton
place
COMING SOON
  • Whitehorse
  • Yellowknife
  • Iqaluit
  • Quebec City
  • Victoria
  • Southern Alberta TBD

More About WILD Outside

WILD Outside is a program developed by the Canadian Wildlife Federation and funded by the Government of Canada through its Canada Service Corps initiative, which also funds the CWF-lead Canadian Conservation Corps program targeting Canadians aged 18 to 30. The Canada Service Corps is a national movement designed to build a culture of volunteer service that empowers young Canadians to make an impact. The Canada Service Corps was announced as Canada's new national youth service initiative on January 16, 2018.

Government of Canada
Canada Service Corps

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