Nature Canada is the oldest national nature conservation charity in Canada. For nearly 80 years, Nature Canada has helped protect over 63 million acres of parks and wildlife areas in Canada and countless species. Today, Nature Canada represents a network of over 90,000 members and supporters and more than 750 nature organizations.

Since 1939, we have been connecting Canadians to nature, instilling within each of us a respect for nature, an appreciation for its wonders and a will to act in nature’s defense.

In fulfilling their mission, Nature Canada operates under these guiding principles:

• Humans are an integral part of nature. We are dependent on and kindred to its diverse forms. By protecting nature, we protect and enrich themselves.
• Protection of nature requires a strong commitment to environmentally responsible living, in every person’s daily activities.
• Their strategies for protecting nature are based on sound science, ecological knowledge, and a passion for nature.
• We are committed to regular networking, effective communications, and coordinated action on issues of national significance with naturalists and others who care about nature.