Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF) has a goal to get a million Canucks out camping – beginning July 19 with the Great Canadian Campout.
Research shows that Canadians spend 90 percent of their time indoors, according to CWF’s CEO Executive Vice-President, Wade Luzny, who says that “to reverse that trend we want people of all ages to get outside, connect with nature and enjoy the incredible landscape Canada has to offer.”
The public is encouraged to help get one million Canadians camping between now and Canada’s 150th birthday in 2017 by pledging their commitment to camp at the Great Canadian Campout website, which features handy recipes, songs, tips, and apps for stargazing.
Multilingual ‘Learn to Camp‘ guides, created in partnership with Parks Canada, are also available in Chinese, Spanish, Tagalog, Punjabi, French and English.
“Everyone is invited to participate, whether they commit to camp at a provincial or national park or sleep under the stars right in their own backyards,” said Luzny, in a media release. “This summer let’s rekindle our appreciation of nature and enjoy the physical and mental health benefits of outdoor adventure while conserving and enjoying wildlife and habitat.”
You can join the #GreatCanadianCampout and receive CWF’s guide to Canada’s greatest hikes and be entered for a chance to win a $500 gift card from CWF’s prizing partner, the outdoor superstore SAIL. Visit GreatCanadianCampout.ca for more information.
The goal of the Canadian Wildlife Federation is to promote awareness and appreciation of the natural world by providing information about human impact on the environment, sponsoring research, and promoting sustainable use of natural resources. The CWF also recommends legislative changes and cooperates with like-minded partners to encourage Canadians to “live in harmony with nature”. Visit CanadianWildlifeFederation.ca for more information.
