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Welcome to the Canadian Wildlife Federation's WILD Family Nature Club program. The WILD Family Nature Club initiative was developed with help from the International Children and Nature Network. The program is designed to support volunteers like you who want to work with CWF and inspire a love of nature in others by connecting children and families to a world of outdoor play and exploration. From simple nature hikes through urban parks to surveying wildlife conservation areas with your free iNaturalist app, there is no limit to the kind of nature-based activities you can incorporate into your program.
Looking for an activity?
Try Starting a Club
Working with CWF, club leaders can develop the elements of their own semi-structured outdoor programs, hosting family-friendly events anywhere in Canada. If you're interested in starting your own club, you can register to become a WILD Family Nature Club volunteer leader. Whether you run private or public events, you can utilize the online platform to promote the time, date and location of your next WILD Family Nature Club adventure and invite others to participate in your scheduled activities.
Once you’ve registered, CWF will offer you the following free resources and ongoing support:
- Access to our customized online platform
- Leadership training
- Limited liability insurance to ensure you are covered while hosting activities
- Complete resources to help you design your program and develop your activities
- Tools you can incorporate into your program
Find an Existing Club
You can also participate without having to start a club. Individuals and families with children interested in participating in WILD Family Nature Club activities can start by registering their information. Once you’ve registered, you can search our online events calendar to find the WILD Family Nature Club activities nearest you.
Are you ready for adventure? Let’s get started!
What do you want to do first?
Start a WFNC in your area
Become an official CWF WFNC program facilitator and we’ll help give you all the necessary tools to run your own club. We’ve partnered with Taking It Global on an information rich website you can use to manage your Club activities. Simply sign up to gain instant access.
Find a WFNC activity in your area
Explore our WFNC calendar to find activities and events in your area. You can find it on our partner website with Taking it Global.
Don’t worry – you only have to sign up once to access our information hub.
Did You Know?
Did you know Canadians spend about 90 per cent of their time indoors?
Schools with environmental education programs score higher on standardized tests in reading, writing, listening and math.
Kids aged seven to 12 who were diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder functioned better after doing activities in the great outdoors.
Meet The Team
“I’m passionate about connecting educators with the tools they need to make nature part of their lesson plans and learning journeys.”
Kailey Setter,
Experiential Education Manager
"I work behind the scenes to ensure our educational content is streamlined, up-to-date and accessible for all types of educators."
Andrea Gardner,
Education Program Manager
Join our community!
Learn about upcoming opportunities and receive access to resources specifically designed to complement and build on CWF’s suite of WILD Education programs.
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