Wildlife Preservation Canada’s mission is to save animal species at risk from extinction in Canada by providing direct, hands-on care.
Western painted turtle (Chrysemys picta bellii)
Photo: A. Bowman
Wildlife Preservation Canada
Canada’s last defence
for endangered
species.
For dozens of Canadian species at risk, habitat protection alone is not enough. Wildlife Preservation Canada’s mission is to save animal species at risk from extinction in Canada by providing direct, hands-on care.
We are the only organization in Canada to provide this critical need for multiple species in multiple recovery efforts across the country. We specialize in science-based techniques such as conservation breeding and release, reintroduction and translocation. Our Action Plan is based on the urgency of the need and is updated annually.
Continue Sheila’s Legacy
Sheila Colla showed us all that one person can change the future of at-risk wildlife, leading the way for pollinator conservation by dedicating her life to protecting Canada’s native pollinators and inspiring others to turn science into action.
To honour her extraordinary legacy, the Sheila Colla Pollinator Research Conservation Fund has been established, a permanent scholarship for graduate students enrolled in Canadian post-secondary institutions studying at-risk pollinators across the country.
To respect Sheila’s passion and advocacy, the fund will prioritize awards to students belonging to historically excluded groups in STEM, including women and racialized communities.
For more information and to donate to the fund, click the button below.
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