To inspire stewardship of nature by connecting diverse individuals through hands-on educational environmental activities. Green Teams of Canada (GTC) engages volunteers in activities like invasive plant removals, planting of native species, shoreline clean-ups at parks and preparation of vegetable beds at educational farms

Objectives

•     Engage young Canadians in tangible environmental actions in their communities
•     Raise awareness of environment through hands-on education
•     Inspire young Canadians to take on leadership roles
•     Foster a sense of empowerment, pride, community and belonging
•     Improve mental and physical well-being outdoors
•     Restore ecosystems and increase biodiversity

Our impact to date (as of May 17 2018): 

•	Grown to 5,800 volunteers (3,600 of whom are youth), who have contributed 26,000 hours (we are  the largest environmental volunteer group in BC)
•	Engaged 20 elementary and secondary schools
•	Run 520 Green Team activities
•	Removed 3,650 cubic meters and 88,000 lbs of invasive plants
•	Planted 19,800 native plants and trees
•	Removed 5,600 lbs of garbage from shorelines

Awards

•	Jane Goodall Institute Recognition for impacting people & environment – 2011
•	Earth Day Canada Hometown Heroes Award – 2013
•	Nature Vancouver Frank Sanford Award – 2013
•	Recycling Council of BC Award for providing services beyond expectations – 2014
•	YWCA Environmental Sustainability Award – 2014
•	Restoration Catalyst Award – 2014
•	Vancity Social Innovation Award – 2016
•	Volunteer victoria Award for Leadership – 2016
•	District of Saanich Environmental Award – 2017
•	iATS Innovator Award, Local Hero  - May 8 2018



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