Nature Champions

Nature Champions are everyday trusted, respected, and connected individuals that are well know with Nova Scotia. People who are willing to help bring Nature Nova Scotia’s Culture Change for Nature initiative to life. They believe that protecting nature is not simply an environmental issue - it is about renewing our relationship with the lands, waters, species, and places that sustain our communities and shape who we are as Nova Scotians. They understand that lasting change begins when people feel connected, inspired, and invited to become part of something bigger than themselves.

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Nature Champions use their voice, relationships, and influence to help shift attitudes, values, and beliefs in ways that deepen stewardship and strengthen collective responsibility. They tell stories that help people reconnect with place, reflect on our interconnectedness with nature, and reimagine our place within it - not apart from it. They spark conversations, invite participation, connect people and ideas, and inspire visible action that turns care into commitment.

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Whether in communities, organizations, schools, workplaces, or everyday life, Nature Champions help strengthen a growing movement for nature. They lead by example, create space for others to join, and remind us that culture changes through relationships, shared experiences, and collective action. Together, they help build a future where enjoying, caring for, and protecting nature becomes part of who we are - and where Nova Scotia is known not only for its natural beauty, but for the leadership of its people in helping nature thrive.

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The Specific Ask of Founding Nature Champions and their organizations - they are invited to:

• Help bring the Putting Nature First message to life.

• Select and champion a specific nature movement campaign and help elevate the sharing of stories, ideas and experiences that deepen our relationship with nature.

• Use their networks (large, medium or small) and influence to connect people to nature and to one another.

• Spark conversations and invite others to participate in the movement and / or specific campaigns.

• Help secure additional nature champions, organizational allies and nature stewards into the movement they are champions within the Putting Nature First initiative.

• Lead by example and inspire visible action by connecting people, organizations and ideas.

• Help create a culture where caring for nature becomes part of who we are.

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If you or someone you know that would have a strong influence within the Nova Scotian community and would be open to a conversation to see if they'd like to help advance this movement, please drop us a line. 

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Culture Committee Co-Chairs - Frank Gallant and ​Cabot Lyford: putnaturefirst@naturens.ca​