For some, volunteering for DUC is an opportunity to meet new people, forge new friendships and have fun while giving back to a great cause. For others, it makes them feel good to give of their time and talents and “pay it forward”. Whatever the motivation, DUC volunteers are giving something special back to their community by protecting local wildlife and habitat for future generations. Here are some of our volunteers’ reasons for conserving wetlands. What are yours?
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Volunteers
Watch: Why do you volunteer for DUC?
Volunteers explain why they give their time for conservation.
Long-time supporter George Merry is living out his own natural legacy on Wolfe Island
It took a community to conserve “precious and valuable” natural shoreline on Lake Ontario
I put my mettle to the pedal in Kingston to save Canada’s wetlands
Mark Mortimer shares the story of his journey on the first annual Kingston Ride for Conservation
Reconnecting with the outdoors
Volunteering with DUC provides Alex Resvick a sense of peace and connections to family and friends.