The Canadian Wildlife Federation () is a Canadian non-profit organization dedicated to wildlife conservation. History and mission The Canadian Wildlife Federation was founded in 1961 and chartered in 1962. The Canadian Wildlife Federation is devoted to teaching others to appreciate the natural world in order to ensure a lasting legacy of healthy wildlife and habitat. To meet these goals, the Canadian Wildlife Federation: Informs and educates other Canadians on wildlife and natural habitats; Promotes responsible human actions and conservation; and Represents wildlife on conservation issues. The Canadian Wildlife Federation aims to inform, educate and engage Canadians about wildlife through a variety of different methods. By doing this, CWF hopes to inspire other Canadians to donate and support the organization in order to run the programs that teach Canadians about wildlife. Finally, CWF aims to educate and increase awareness on problems concerning Canadian wildlife and how Canadians can aid in the conservation of natural environments. In 2011, the CWF took steps to reduce the organization's carbon footprint, to raise additional money with less investment and to reduce the foundation's environmental impact. These steps included including weighing their mail to avoid over-mailing, less travel and more centralized meetings, installing solar units and recycling. Education The Canadian Wildlife Federation's Education department focuses its attention on connecting Canadians to wildlife along a continuum that moves participants from a broad awareness of wildlife issues to one where people take responsibility in their own communities to be ambassadors for species and habitat. Since 2014, CWF's education programming has reached more than 500,000 people in direct, face-to-face programming. CWF's education programs include: WILD Spaces A gardening program for schools, which teaches about habitat creation through gardening Wild Education A teacher professional development program, that includes Project WILD, WILD About Sports (a program developed by Damian Foxall to connect sport participants with the natural world and conservation ethic. ), and Below Zero (which focuses on winter conservation). Gardening for Wildlife Which includes a garden certification program and education to help people learn about wildlife friendly garden practices. WILD Outside A service learning program for 15 to 18 year olds that allows them to connect with the natural world and make a difference. In 2021, this program was a finalist in the Alberta Emerald Awards and the Nature Inspiration Awards and won the Calgary Award for Environmental Achievement and the Saskatchewan Award for the environment. The Canadian Conservation Corps