{"id":5768,"date":"2019-01-15T16:02:18","date_gmt":"2019-01-15T16:02:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.cwf-fcf.org\/?p=5768"},"modified":"2019-01-22T18:40:17","modified_gmt":"2019-01-22T18:40:17","slug":"no-experience-necessary-your-guide-to-becoming-a-canadian-conservation-hero","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.cwf-fcf.org\/index.php\/en\/no-experience-necessary-your-guide-to-becoming-a-canadian-conservation-hero\/","title":{"rendered":"No Experience Necessary: Your Guide to Becoming A Canadian Conservation Hero"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Before we get started, let\u2019s be clear.<\/h2>\n<p>Being a conservation hero with the Canadian Wildlife Federation will <em>not<\/em> require you to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Identify tree species by their Latin name on your next hike<\/li>\n<li>Host a public forum on Canadian animals at-risk<\/li>\n<li>Start an eco-fundraiser for your community<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You may have seen past \u201cConservation Heroes\u201d receiving awards from CWF for a variety of reasons.<\/p>\n<p>BUT! While every action, individual and specific interest in wildlife is important to us, we are here to tell you that it can very easily be your name on the press release, awards trophy and banquet reception honouring today\u2019s Conservation Heroes.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you submit your name now, or plan to enter for next year, here are a few things to keep in mind.<\/p>\n<h3>1. Nominating has never been easier!<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-standard wp-image-5772\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.cwf-fcf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/awards-on-ipad-1100x640.jpg\" alt=\"awards on ipad\" width=\"1100\" height=\"640\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Our newer, easier online nomination is just one click away. The submission deadline is January 31, 2019, so check it out now: <a href=\"http:\/\/cwf-fcf.org\/en\/about-cwf\/awards\/?src=blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nominate Online<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>2.\u00a0We\u2019re looking for Canadians of all ages<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3787\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3787\" style=\"width: 1100px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-standard wp-image-3787\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.cwf-fcf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/gallery15-1100x640.jpg\" alt=\"\u00a9 backwoodsmama.com\" width=\"1100\" height=\"640\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3787\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">\u00a9 Backwoods Mama<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Conservation actions big and small contribute to the protection of our country\u2019s natural heritage. So share with us those who deserve to be recognized!<\/p>\n<h3>3. Look in your own backyard<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-standard wp-image-5113\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.cwf-fcf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/boy-outside-twine-explore-1100x640.jpg\" alt=\"boy twine outside\" width=\"1100\" height=\"640\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Does your community have someone who attends all the town hall meetings in support of a greener community? Do you have a local teacher, student or neighbour who goes the extra mile to make a difference? That\u2019s exactly who we want to hear about.<\/p>\n<h3>4. Ask Google<\/h3>\n<p>Browse the internet or national papers to see who deserves the spotlight. It\u2019s okay if you don\u2019t know the individual at all. Imagine if they win and you\u2019ve brought their work to the forefront?<\/p>\n<h3>5. Find inspiration from those who\u2019ve paved the way<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-standard\" src=\"http:\/\/cwf-fcf.org\/assets\/images\/DOUG-CLARKE-MEMORIAL-AWARD-LAKE-ONTARIO.jpg\" alt=\"man holding try by river\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1001\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Take a look at the Conservation Heroes from 2018 who we are proudly featuring on our <a href=\"http:\/\/cwf-fcf.org\/en\/about-cwf\/awards\/?src=blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">website<\/a>. See what kind of actions blew away the committee last year.<\/p>\n<p>And before you get started, we should be clear, if you WANT to learn tree species, or host forums or raise eco-funds\/awareness for your community YOU SHOULD TOTALLY DO IT. But those aren\u2019t the only ways to shine when it comes to wildlife and habitat. <a href=\"mailto:info@cwf-fcf.org?subject=Question about the awards\">Have a question? Let us know<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h4>Ready to <a href=\"http:\/\/cwf-fcf.org\/en\/about-cwf\/awards\/#submit\">start a nomination<\/a>? We think you\u2019re starting to look like a Conservation Hero already!<\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"post-excerpt\">Before we get started, let\u2019s be clear. 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