"The love for all living creatures
is the most noble attribute of man."
- Charles Darwin
COMMUNITY INITIATIVES
"BEE" A HERO 4 WILDLIFE:
LOW-INCOME SCHOOL INITATIVE
We also host an international wildlife rehabilitation conference annually, connecting experts across disciplines—veterinarians, biologists, wildlife nutritionists, and certified rehabilitators. Proceeds from this conference have directly supported wildlife initiatives in need, with over $100,000 donated in funds and medical supplies to organizations such as Alberta Wildlife, Sydney Wildlife Rescue, and The Owl Foundation. This event also provides accredited continuing education for professionals in the field.
Our in-school STEM education programs, developed in partnership with Hamilton Honey Bees and Soper Creek Wildlife Rescue, has reached approximately 60,000 students across Durham Region. Developed with input from retired science teachers and industry leaders, these programs meet Ontario curriculum standards and bring wildlife education directly into the classroom. Thanks to the support from Fed Dev, these programs were offered at no charge to all of the participating schools!
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WILD 4 WILDLIFE:
FREE ENVIRONMENTAL FESTIVAL
Since 2019, H4W has hosted large-scale Environmental Awareness Festivals in Clarington, Cobourg, and Oshawa. These interactive, public events offer live presentations, educational exhibits, and hands-on activity zones. In 2025, we expanded the festival to include a school-specific event that welcomed 2,500 students in Durham Region free of charge. These festivals continue to grow and will return in the fall of 2025 and winter of 2026.
Finally, H4W places summer students into wildlife centers across the province at no cost to the facilities. These placements provide critical hands-on experience for youth considering careers in veterinary medicine, biology, or environmental sciences.
With continued community support and strategic funding partnerships, Heroes 4 Wildlife will remain a driving force in environmental education and wildlife conservation—helping protect the wild world for generations to come.