Youth Council
A diverse provincial network that is dedicated to inspiring, connecting and educating our communities.
Youth Council members at 2018 Youth Summit © Daynan Lepore
About
Our Youth Council is a diverse provincial network that is dedicated to inspiring, connecting and educating our communities.
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, pollinator planting © Jaime Rae
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? If so, please consider joining our Youth Council!
We are looking for high-school students in Ontario who are passionate about nature, fun-loving and environmentally aware. It’s a great opportunity to protect nature and develop strong leadership skills.
Applications for the 2018–2019 school year are now closed. Please contact Christine Ambre, conservation and education coordinator, to find out how you can still get involved in our upcoming initiatives.
Youth Council 2017 © Brendan Toews
Activities
- Takes action on conservation issues, including pollinators and climate change
- Plans and hosts events including Our Special Spaces and the Youth Summit for Biodiversity
- Delivers presentations and workshops to youth and the public
- Raises awareness of issues that matter to young people
Follow the Youth Council:
Youth Summit 2017 © Brendan Toews
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
- Starfish Canada’s Top 25 Environmentalists Under 25
- Canadian Museum of Nature’s Nature Inspiration Awards
- Lieutenant Governor’s Ontario Heritage Awards
Youth Council members, Parliament Hill © Sarah Hedges
For more information, please contact Christine Ambre, conservation education coordinator, at 416-444-8419 ext. 244 by phone or email.
.Pollinator pledge © Daynan Lepore
Students at these schools raised funds to support Ontario Nature’s work:
| Nepean High School | St. Clements School | Lisgar Collegiate Institute |