Friday, October 24, 2025 marked the official launch of the Canadian Centre for Nature-based Education (CCNbE).
To celebrate, the Canadian Wildlife Federation hosted a “Wild Minds, Bright Futures” event at the Canadian Museum of Nature in Ottawa. We welcomed more than 300 guests to enjoy an evening of interactive activities, partner and affiliate displays, live music and much more.
Nature at Every Age. Learning for Every Stage
The CCNbE is a CWF-led initiative comprised of a growing collective of regional, national, and international partners working in tandem to help people across the country deepen their connections to the natural world. Whether you’re an educator, a community leader, or an individual seeking connection to nature at your own pace, CCNbE partners will strive to help you find the resources, tools, and opportunities you need to move forward.
All Education is Experiential
Post-launch, moving parts continue to fly as new partnerships are signed and fall programming takes off. Amidst the chaos we remember to steal moments of reflection. The growth of the CCNbE from its inception – from the brainstorming sessions to the formation of an implementation team to the coordination a massive launch event – has been so exciting and inspiring.
What is Your Hope For Nature-Based Education in Canada?
Education is a lifelong journey, and we are committed to honouring that path of learning and growth. We hope you’ll join us in this new venture. Together with our growing list of partners, we’ll do our best to make nature-based education accessible, inclusive and adaptable across the country.
CWF
Our mission is to conserve and inspire the conservation of Canada’s wildlife and habitats for the use and enjoyment of all.
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I am writing to share a personal perspective shaped by decades of conservation work in Ontario.
My father, Robert Edward Lane Clarence, dedicated more than 40 years to wildlife stewardship through Ontario Lands and Forests, the Ministry of Natural Resources, and as a FAC / PAL Instructor. His work supported wildlife population monitoring, ethical harvest reporting, and road-recovery programs throughout Credit Valley, Midhurst, and surrounding regions.
Conservation was lived in our household. I watched him support pheasant programs, stock ponds, fish hatcheries, and trout initiatives — always with an emphasis on habitat balance, sustainability, and long-term ecological health.
As President of the Dufferin Northern Peel Anglers & Hunters Club, he strengthened youth education, firearm safety, ethical hunting standards, and habitat stewardship. He believed informed hunters are conservation partners, not adversaries.
At six years old, I learned firsthand that conservation is rooted in respect — for wildlife, for land, and for responsibility.
He worked quietly and humbly, but his impact continues through the lessons he taught and the ecosystems he helped protect.
I share this to honor his memory and to affirm the essential work of the Canadian Wildlife Federation in protecting Canada’s wildlife and future generations.
Respectfully,
Cathie Clarence