Regional District of Nanaimo Environmental Youth Ambassadors

Youth Ambassadors! Are you passionate about the environment, sustainability, and the great outdoors? Do you dream of a career that combines your love for nature with cutting-edge science and innovation? Maybe the UBC’s Faculty of Forestry & Environmental Stewardship Undergraduate program will be the right fit! Information sessions are happening online via Zoom on May 14, 2026.

For more information, please visit UBC Forestry

From the organizers:

The primary objective of these scholarships is to invest in future leadership by providing financial support to emerging leaders enrolled in recreation-related studies throughout British Columbia. Scholarship recipients will receive $1,000 towards tuition costs. An additional objective of these scholarships is to promote environmental studies and raise visibility for recreation to encourage students to pursue these fields of study.

Annual Scholarship Cycle dates

1. Application window opens -January 1st each year
2. Applications window closes – March 31st each year
3. Scholarship application review – April each year
4. Scholarships are awarded May – June of each year

For more information, please visit the recreation foundation of British Columbia's website.

Applications are now open for the Robin and Sylvia Campbell scholarship, presented by North Island Wildlife Recovery Association (NIWRA).

More about the Scholarship:

Youth Ambassadors! Did you know you can apply for funding for your projects from Nature Nanaimo?

From Nature Nanaimo:

Description: The award was created to recognize and encourage students whose interests and activities are aligned to the mission of Nature Nanaimo. The recipient of a single award of $500 and a complimentary one year’s membership will be announced at a Nature Nanaimo Meeting. The winner of the award will either have already demonstrated initiative, or is planning a future project, that is consistent with the mission of Nature Nanaimo.
Who can apply? The award is given to students in good standing who are currently enrolled in grade 11 or 12. Students may attend public or private schools or be home-schooled. An applicant must reside within the greater geographic area of Nanaimo, Ladysmith, Gabriola Island, Cedar, Protection Island, and Lantzville. International students, including those on study permits or visas, are not eligible to apply.
Criteria: Applicants may be an individual student or the leader of a group of students.
Grant Guidelines: Award winners can use the funds as they wish. A budget or accounting may be submitted with the application but is not required.

For more information, please visit Nature Nanaimo's website

On October 24, 2025, 11 members of the NDSS Eco Club came out to learn about how Nanaimo River Regional Park is managed, what makes it unique and why invasive species like Scotch broom are harmful. Despite the rain they worked together to clear an entire block of broom, a huge effort that will make way for future restoration projects to increase native plants, help wildlife thrive and keep the park healthy for everyone to enjoy. Their dedication shows how much can be accomplished when a community comes together, even on the rainiest days!