Conservation Champions Club

Ignite your passion for conservation and become a Conservation Champion with The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo! This exciting, year-long program is designed for teens ages 14 to 17 and runs from September to June. Students take part in a mix of virtual learning and hands-on experiences that bring wildlife conservation to life. In our online classroom, participants explore videos from experts, useful resources, and take part in engaging discussions. Each month, they explore a “big question” about conservation, take part in fieldwork, and build new skills with support from caring conservation and environmental educators. Throughout the program, teens grow their scientific understanding and take action through community service-learning projects at real conservation sites. This program is designed to inspire confidence, leadership, and a deep connection to the natural world. At the end of the program, participants receive a Certificate of Completion to celebrate their learning and commitment to protecting wildlife and the environment. Join us and take the next step toward becoming a true Conservation Champion!

Conservation Champions made a difference for our community by building 19 bluebird nest boxes for mountain bluebirds.

In collaboration with Zoo School, grade 5 students from a local school painted six of the nest boxes with natural colours. These nest boxes were placed on fences and trees around the Ann and Sandy Cross Conservation Area.