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Youth Council

A diverse provincial network that is dedicated to inspiring, connecting and educating our communities.

 

Ontario Nature Youth Council, 2023 Youth Summit for Mother Earth © Kayla Salive

About

Ontario Nature’s Youth Council is a diverse provincial network that is dedicated to inspiring, connecting and raising environmental awareness.

As a Youth Council member, you will work alongside Ontario Nature staff, become part of a vibrant peer network, and contribute to lasting, positive change through conservation action.

Youth Council member Eila leads a youth bird walk in Oakville © Emma Horrigan

Join

Are you a high school student who wants to be part of a growing network of young environmental leaders in Ontario? Are you passionate about nature? Are you interested in community involvement volunteering hours that makes a difference and contribute towards an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)? If so, you’re a perfect fit for our Youth Council!

We are looking for high-school students in Ontario who are passionate about nature, fun-loving and environmentally aware. The Youth Council is a great opportunity to protect nature and develop strong leadership skills.

Applications and membership renewals for the 2023-2024 Youth Council are now closed.

If you have questions about the Youth Council, please contact Christine Ambre at christinea@ontarionature.org or 416-444-8419 (toll-free 1-800-440-2366) ext. 244.

You can also follow @ON_YouthCouncil for updates.

Youth Summit 2020, Sustainability Workshop © Anna ET

Activities

As a member of the Youth Council, you will:

  • Take action on conservation issues including wetland protection, pollinator awareness, habitat restoration and advocating for biodiversity
  • Plan and host events including Our Special Spaces and the annual Youth Summit
  • Deliver presentations and workshops with support from Ontario Nature staff
  • Raise awareness about environmental issues that matter to young people
  • Meet like-minded youth from across Ontario

Please read Ontario Nature’s updated COVID-19 event precautions.

Follow the Youth Council:
  @on_youthcouncil

Ontario Nature Youth Council member Aidan B on CBC Fresh Air

Recognition

Youth Council members have been honoured for their achievements individually and collectively by:

  • Canada 150 Youth Award for Environmental Stewardship
  • Canada 150 Award for Outstanding Youth
  • Earth Day Canada’s Youth Hometown Heroes Award
  • Top 25 Environmentalists Under 25 by the Starfish Canada
  • Canadian Museum of Nature’s Nature Inspiration Awards
  • Lieutenant Governor’s Ontario Heritage Awards
Youth Council members, Parliament Hill © Sarah Hedges

Contact

For more information, please contact Christine Ambre at christinea@ontarionature.org or 416-444-8419 (toll-free 1-800-440-2366) ext. 244.

Pollinator pledge © Daynan Lepore

Students at these schools raised funds to support Ontario Nature’s work:

Kingsville District High School

Lisgar Collegiate Institute

St. Clements School

Stamford Collegiate

Westfield Public School

Resources

Protecting Ontario’s native pollinators where you live blog
Pollinators welcome, ON Nature magazine article, Fall 2017