Our Mission

To encourage respect for and preservation of wildlife and wildlife spaces.

Our Vision

To ensure that healthy wildlife systems throughout northwest North America are preserved for their own intrinsic worth and for the appreciation of all.

Our Focus

Past & Present

Northwest Wildlife Preservation Society is a registered Canadian charity. Our BN/registration number is 13302 9140 RR0001.

Northwest Wildlife Preservation Society (NWPS) was founded by Sherry Pettigrew, who served as the first Executive Director and continues to hold a position on the NWPS Board of Directors as an Honourary Director. The organization was incorporated in 1987 as a non-profit society, dedicated to preserving healthy wildlife and wildlife systems in northwest North America. Since that time, NWPS continues to earn reputation in the environmental movement as a powerful advocate for wildlife and wildlife habitats. NWPS was a founding member of the Wolf Working Group and fulfilled an advisory role on numerous committees for wildlife preservation. Additionally, NWPS organized conferences, forums, and symposiums that brought together diverse interests in the areas of wildlife management policy, protection and conservation.

Today, NWPS focuses on 'Preservation through Education'. We achieve our mandate through the development and delivery of a broad series of educational programs and services, newsletters and correspondence, which reach an average of 7,500 individuals annually. Our primary audience has become school aged children. We introduce them to the wonders of the natural world through in-class presentations, nature walks & workshops and stewardship projects and work to inspire them to become environmental stewards.

Board & Staff

Board Members

President

Jim Pigott

Vice-President

Michele Kvarnstrom

Secretary/Treasurer

James McBeath

Directors

John S. Hayes
Robert Wickson
Richard Jacques

Founder and Honorary Director

Sherry Pettigrew

Staff

Executive Director

Ann Peters
T: 604-568-4906
E: execdirector@northwestwildlife.com

Education and Communications Coordinator

Darren Colello
T: T: 604-568-9160
E: edcomm@northwestwildlife.com

Executive Assistant

Kristine Krynitzki
T: 604-568-4907
E: execassistant@northwestwildlife.com

Publications

Annual Reports

Each year, NWPS produces our Annual Report highlighting our activities and accomplishments of the past year. The Annual Report gives NWPS an opportunity to thank corporate sponsors and volunteers for their continued support of our society.

We invite you to review our Annual Reports:

Newsletters

News & Views

These newsletters features information about species found in Northwest North America and touches on topics and suggestions for the protection wildlife and habitats in our communities.


Critters

Our Critters Newsletter provides information, activities, games, and ideas, on various "critters" and habitats of British Columbia; from bats and badgers, to whales and wolverines! Ideal for young readers, teachers, and parents, the information is easy to read and entertaining.


Mountain Caribou Information Guide



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What We Do

We introduce children and adults to the wonders of the natural world in order to encourage an enduring respect for wildlife and wildlife spaces.

Preservation

Through educational and stewardship activities, NWPS is working towards preserving wildlife and wildlife habitat for their own intrinsic worth and for the appreciation of all. Learn More

Stewardship Programs

These programs develop an awareness about the ecosystem and impacts on wildlife and wildlife habitat. Through coordinated stewardship activities, youth are able to work toward preserving the environment. Learn More

Education programs

NWPS reaches schools throughout B.C. with our own unique environmental education and habitat stewardship programs.

Our target population is school-aged youth and we reach an average of 7,500 individuals annually through our programs, newsletters and communications. Learn More

Awareness

Our Green Ribbon Campaign aims to raise visibility and awareness about wildlife, wildlife habitat and environmental issues in our communities, as well as provide a means to support environmental preservation. Learn More

Events Calendar

Our events calendar will keep you up to date with our latest activities. Book your calendar by clicking on an event.




If you are interested in help us out, we offer a number of ways you can get involved with our society.


Testimonials

Cameron’s Letter of Thanks


"Your passion and for the environment and its inhabitants is a wonderful inspiration to the students. Your enthusiasm, interest and patience with the students is magical to watch. They always looks forward to their time with you. You have impacted them and provided them knowledge that they will take with them into the future." --- Denise, teacher


"Dear TDFEF, Thank you so much for donating the money to NWPS for our field trip. It was the best field trip I have ever been on. I absolutely loved it! We all appreciate your donation so much! We could not have gone on the field trip without your fabulous donation. We had so, so, SO, much fun, and we all learned so much! I have never been so thankful in my life. Thank you!" --- Mya, elementary school student


"I had a lot of positive feedback from the parents. They said that their kids went home that night, quizzing everyone at home about owls. The message of protecting owls was loud and clear. I am sure they will remember this for a very, very long time!" --- Susan, teacher


"Thank you so much for the field trip. I particularly enjoyed collecting water samples. It was also great you were able to bring in lots of skeletons so we had a picture in our head of what you were talking about. Another activity I enjoyed was dissecting owl pellets. I am still amazed at all the wildlife we saw and how you could help us find animals so easily. Thank you for helping us learn about animals. You are very passionate when you speak about animals and it made me aware of how cool they really are." --- Tristan, elementary school student


"I really enjoyed your presentation. I thought that it was very informative. I especially liked the preserved owl. It was one of the coolest things I have ever seen, which is saying something! I know that there are a ton of new things I learned. I really enjoyed your time with us and I hope that the next year’s Grade sixes are as privileged as I was to have you in our classroom and field-trip. Keep doing what you are doing because it’s awesome!!!" ---Bridget, elementary school student


"It is fabulous to have the support of the Northwest Wildlife Preservation Society to educate the students and instill a sense of responsibility to protect our natural environment. Teachers in BC schools try to take advantage of as many opportunities as possible to help students develop a growing awareness of their responsibilities to care for the world around them. Today Darren from NWPS did a fabulous job of creating a sense of wonder in my students. I believe that wonder is the key starting place to cultivate awe from which stewardship can evolve." --- Elaine, teacher


"Your presentations are both enjoyable and educational. The nature walk around Burnaby Lake was a great learning experience for both the students and volunteers. Everyone was so engaged and your responses to all the children’s questions were impressive." --- Stephania, Green Team leader

Contact Us

  • Northwest Wildlife Preservation Society
  • Northwest Wildlife Preservation Society is a registered Canadian charity.
    Our business registration number is 13302 9140 RR0001.

  • Address:
  • 203 – 5066 Kingsway,
  • Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
  • V5H 2E7

  • Telephone: 604.568.9160
  • Fax:            604.568.6152

  • Hours of Operation: 9AM-5PM, except statutory holidays.

  • General Inquires: info@northwestwildlife.com
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Membership

We invite you to become a member of our society. Joining this caring group of individuals is an excellent way to show your dedication to preserving wildlife and wild spaces. Learn more about the benefits of becoming a member here.

NWPS Members receive

  • Two "News & Views" Newsletters annually.
  • Our Annual Report.
  • Invitations to NWPS Special Events and Volunteer Activities.
  • Classroom members will receive a 10% discount on all NWPS programs, plus a package of exciting wildlife education materials.
  • Discount on wildlife photo prints.

Membership Application

Please note: As a federally registered charity, NWPS is able to provide tax receipts for both monetary and in-kind donations. Membership fees are not eligible for tax receipts.