Info Guides: Green Choices: Get Involved

Green commemorative events

Commemorative events provide an opportunity for citizens and non-profits to raise awareness about the environment and build community. There are many ways to get involved: volunteer, raise awareness through social media and discussion, and attend the events.

Getting started by getting involved

Kids fight climate change : act now to be a #2minutesuperhero

You are here : exposing the vital link between what we do and what that does to our planet

Greening your community : strategies for engaged citizens

The optimistic environmentalist : progressing towards a greener future

We rise : the Earth Guardians guide to building a movement that restores the planet

Local organizations

Bike Winnipeg
Bike Winnipeg is an inclusive group of people and organizations working to make cycling in Winnipeg a safe, enjoyable, accessible and convenient transportation choice year round.
Community Climate Hubs
The Community Climate Hubs (CCH) program recognizes and believes in the power of citizens and grassroots community-led action in building social movements that propel municipalities forward to implement climate justice-focused policies, and works to empower and connect these citizens and grassroots groups across municipalities together through the Community Climate Hub model and overarching Hub network.
Fort Whyte Alive
Fort Whyte Alive connects humans with nature through a variety of unique programs and events that foster sustainability.
Peg City Car Co-op
Peg City Car Co-op’s mission is to provide a safe, reliable and inclusive carsharing program. It aims to fulfill the demand for carsharing by providing a practical and appealing transportation solution.
Trees Winnipeg
Trees Winnipeg is a non-profit charity dedicated to promoting the benefits of and concerns about trees in Winnipeg's urban areas, focusing on tree diversity and care.
Winnipeg Trails Association
The Winnipeg Trails Association is a coalition of volunteer trail builders and trail users who work on trail development and connectivity in Winnipeg for the benefit and enjoyment of all Manitobans and visitors to our province.

Get inspired by others

The Seeds of Vandana Shiva [electronic resource]

Nature is a human right : why we're fighting for green in a grey world

Climate resilience : how we keep each other safe, care for our communities, and fight back against climate change

Protecting the prairies : Lorne Scott and the politics of conservation

Life in the city of dirty water by Clayton Thomas-Müller

A bigger picture : my fight to bring a new African voice to the climate crisis

Haida modern [DVD videorecording] : the art & activism of Robert Davidson

Provincial organizations

Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) Manitoba
CPAWS is a champion of wilderness and parks in Manitoba, ensuring that the voice of conservation is heard on issues affecting parks and wilderness areas.
Climate Change Connection
Cimate Change Connection educates Manitobans about climate change. It builds awareness of climate change so Manitobans can reduce their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
Food Matters Manitoba
Food Matters Manitoba is building a Manitoba where good food nourishes strong communities and healthy people.
Green Action Centre
Green Action Centre promotes greener and better living by sharing practical solutions and advocating for change. Green Action Centre’s primary areas of work are green commuting, composting and waste reduction, sustainable living and resource conservation.
Manitoba Eco-Network
Manitoba Eco-Network is a non-profit organization that promotes positive environmental action, facilitates environmental awareness, and expands community connections through education, facilitation, and celebration.
Manitoba Electric Vehicle Association (MEVA)
MEVA members come from all ages and all backgrounds and share a passion to promote EVs as a viable alternative to traditional transportation.
Manitoba Energy Justice Coalition
MEJC is an alliance of Manitoban community groups and individual supporters committed to defending the lands, air, and waters in Manitoba by working to reclaim and protect the environment while promoting social justice in the energy sector.
Manitoba Sustainable Energy Association (ManSEA)
The Mission of ManSEA is to promote the use and production of renewable, sustainable and environmentally friendly sources of energy in Manitoba.
SimplyRecycle.ca (Multi-Material Stewardship Manitoba)
SimplyRecycle.ca is the consumer website of Multi-Material Stewardship Manitoba (MMSM). MMSM operates a province-wide recycling program for packaging and printed paper.
Trails Manitoba
Trails Manitoba / Sentiers Manitoba is the official body overseeing the coordination of the building of the The Great Trail (TCT) in Manitoba.
Wilderness Committee of Manitoba
The Wilderness Committee advocates for the protection of wild spaces, wild species, and healthy communities in Manitoba.

National organizations

Boreal Songbird Initiative
The Boreal Songbird Initiative (BSI) is dedicated to education and outreach about the importance of the boreal forest to North America's birds, other wildlife, and the global environment.
Canadian Environmental Law Association (CELA)
The Canadian Environmental Law Association (CELA) is a non-profit, public interest organization established in 1970 to use existing laws to protect the environment and to advocate environmental law reforms.
Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society
The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) is Canada’s only nationwide charity dedicated solely to the protection of public land and water, and ensuring parks are managed to protect the nature within them.
Canadian Wildlife Federation
The Canadian Wildlife Federation’s mission is to conserve and inspire the conservation of Canada’s wildlife and habitats for the use and enjoyment of all.
Centre for Indigenous Environmental Resources (CIER)
CIER is a national First Nation directed environmental non-profit charitable organization. It works in partnership with Indigenous nations to support and build sustainable Indigenous communities and protect lands and waters.
Citizens' Climate Lobby Canada (CCL)
CCL Canada is a non-profit advocacy organization focused on creating the political will for a livable planet and to empowering people to claim their political and personal power. Since 2010, it has focused on lobbying for a carbon fee and dividend.
David Suzuki Foundation
The David Suzuki Foundation works to conserve and protect the natural environment and help create a sustainable Canada through evidence-based research, education and policy analysis.
Ducks Unlimited
Since the first Ducks Unlimited Canada project in 1938, this organization has led the way in wetland conservation.
Earth Day Canada
Earth Day Canada inspires and supports people across Canada to connect with nature and build resilient communities.
Ecojustice
Ecojustice tackles Canada’s toughest environmental challenges. Since 1990, Ecojustice lawyers have represented community groups, non-profits, First Nations, and individual Canadians on the frontlines of the fight for environmental justice.
Environmental Defence Canada
Environmental Defence is a leading Canadian advocacy organization that works with government, industry and individuals to defend clean water, a safe climate and healthy communities.
Forest Stewardship Council
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) helps take care of forests and the people and wildlife who call them home. So you can keep your life full of forest products while keeping our forests full of life.
Friends of the Earth Canada
Friends of the Earth Canada (FoE) has grown from a small group of volunteers in 1978 to one of the country’s most important voices speaking out on environmental issues.
Greenpeace Canada
Greenpeace uses peaceful protest to work towards a greener, more peaceful world, and to confront the systems that threaten the environment.
Learning for a Sustainable Future
LSF is a non-profit Canadian organization that was created to integrate sustainability education into Canada’s education system.
Leave No Trace
Leave No Trace Canada is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting outdoor ethics and the seven Leave No Trace principles with the goal of encouraging Canadians to enjoy the benefits of the outdoors while protecting Canada's natural and cultural heritage.
Mining Watch Canada
MiningWatch Canada is a pan-Canadian initiative supported by environmental, social justice, Indigenous and labour organisations from across the country. It addresses the need for a co-ordinated public interest response to the threats to public health, water and air quality, fish and wildlife habitat, and community interests.
Nature Canada
Nature Canada is the oldest national nature conservation charity in Canada that has helped protect over 63 million acres of parks and wildlife areas in Canada and countless species.
Nature Conservancy of Canada
The Nature Conservancy of Canada leads and inspires others to join us in creating a legacy for future generations by conserving important natural areas and biological diversity across all regions of Canada.
Pembina Institute
The Pembina Institute works to solve today’s greatest energy challenges - reducing the harmful impacts of fossil fuels while supporting the transition to a renewable energy system.
Pollution Probe
Pollution Probe is one of Canada’s longest-serving and most respected environmental organizations. It works in partnership with industry and government to develop practical solutions for shared environmental challenges.
Sierra Club of Canada
At its heart, Sierra Club Canada Foundation is a grassroots organization with a “think globally, act locally” philosophy, and members are encouraged to actively contribute to environmental causes that engage or inspire them, in a capacity that best suits their capabilities.
World Wildlife Fund
The leading organization in wildlife conservation and endangered species.