Ecology Ottawa’s EcoYouth Ottawa Program
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Are you a young person concerned about the environment? We understand that today’s youth are facing eco-anxiety, climate grief, and worry about the future due to extensive exposure to global environmental information. This often leads to feelings of doom and inaction. But don’t despair! We believe in the potential of local environmental action, which can empower our youth to play a significant role in environmental solutions, from planting trees to engaging in systems-focused advocacy.
Meet Our Youth Council Members
EcoYouth Summit 2024
Join us for a day of inspiration, education, and action at the 2024 EcoYouth Summit. This event will empower young people to take the lead in environmental advocacy. Attendees will gain valuable insights from environmental experts, participate in a skill-building workshop, and connect with like-minded peers who are passionate about making a difference.
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EcoYouth Pollinator Gardens
We're thrilled to share that we planted Native Plant Pollinator Gardens at two wonderful sites in the city. These gardens will become vibrant sanctuaries for bees, butterflies, birds, small animals, and other essential pollinators, while adding natural beauty to our community. Stay tuned for more information and photos as the gardens develop, and on how you can support us in this exciting project. Together, we'll create thriving ecosystems and support our local wildlife!
EYO Pollinator Gardens
Our Mission
At Ecology Ottawa, we receive frequent requests from educators and youth leaders for educational and action-oriented workshops. We are well-poised to fill this community need with our expertise in organizing and engaging people, our youth staff and volunteers, and our proficiency in mobilizing people to connect with local nature, engage in environmental advocacy, and organize their peers. Thus, we created the EcoYouth Ottawa Program.
Our Goals
Our goals are to engage youth in local environmental solutions, listen to and deeply respect youth knowledge and perspectives, deepen knowledge about environmental issues and solutions in Ottawa, and meaningfully embed justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to nurture environmental leadership communication and resilience among our youth.
Our Objectives
Our objectives include developing a youth council that engages a diversity of young people from across Ottawa, equipping post-secondary age youth to lead educational workshops in schools, fostering co-creation, planting, and long-term care of school gardens, and increasing knowledge of local environmental action. We introduce a variety of approaches for making change, including individual action without undue guilt, collective action, and systemic change.
Thank you to the Alva Foundation, the Ottawa Community Foundation, and Lift360 for their generous support.