Educate for Change (2021-2022)

For almost 30 years, ACAP Saint John has been a leader in environmental stewardship throughout the Greater Saint John area, conducting successful community-based environmental initiatives that have engaged thousands of citizens and organizations over the years. Through funding from the New Brunswick Environmental Trust Fund, ACAP Saint John’s Educate for Change project has been able to organize countless cleanup events removing litter, debris and illegally dumped materials from green spaces, critical habitats and waterways; planted thousands of native trees throughout the region and delivered multiple educational outreach activities on various ongoing ACAP projects and, citizen science opportunities.

ACAP Saint John expanded environmental awareness and education initiatives to residents of all ages and demographics including decision makers, city staff, developers, community members, and students. These ambitious initiatives have advanced environmental awareness and action in the region and will continue to protect our environment by improving our watercourses, wildlife habitat and urban green spaces.

All Hands On Deck (2020-2021)

ACAP Saint John’s “All Hands on Deck” Project aimed to continue our essential role as environmental stewardship leaders throughout the Greater Saint John area by building on the success of past projects while incorporating new emerging environmental issues and interests.

The goal of this project was to increase environmental awareness and actions by engaging with our network of volunteers, recruiting new volunteers, and promoting and providing environmental education events/initiatives with the general public, students and youth, and other organizations across the city.

With support from the New Brunswick Environmental Trust Fund (ETF), ACAP Saint John staff was able to continue to coordinate initiatives to fulfill two ETF priority areas: environmental awareness/education, and protecting our environment. Focusing on new emerging issues such as cyanobacteria, as well as general issues (i.e., climate change and its impacts, water quality, harbour monitoring, healthy riparian areas, etc.), ACAP Saint John has increased environmental awareness for residents of all ages and demographics including decision makers, city staff, developers, community members, and students.

Despite the global pandemic and COVID-19 restrictions, “All Hands on Deck” was able to fulfill all project deliverables including presentations to schools (both in-school and virtually) and community groups; hands-on field tours with school classes; organizing community cleanups and tree planting events; and creating online outreach materials that were posted to our webpage and multiple social media platforms.

10,000 Hands - 2017-2018

ACAP Saint John and its community outreach initiatives have become an established vehicle by which community stakeholders can participate in hands-on improvements to their local environment. The efficiency of this program lies in its ability to maintain a strong partnership with the City of Saint John for logistic support, the New Brunswick Environmental Trust Fund for financial support, and in ACAP Saint John’s ability to maintain an established, growing and dedicated network of volunteers and experts. Through direct engagement, in-field and in-class education programs, tree planting and outdoor activities, citizens develop a sense of understanding and ownership of their environment and are more likely to support other initiatives that promote good stewardship and sustainable development.

10,000 Hands - 2016

ACAP Saint John and its community outreach initiatives have become an established vehicle by which community stakeholders can participate in hands-on improvements to their local environment. The efficiency of this program lies in its ability to maintain a strong partnership with the City of Saint John for logistic support, the New Brunswick Environmental Trust Fund for financial support, and in ACAP Saint John’s ability to maintain an established, growing and dedicated network of volunteers and experts. Through direct engagement, in-field and in-class education programs, tree planting and outdoor activities, citizens develop a sense of understanding and ownership of their environment and are more likely to support other initiatives that promote good stewardship and sustainable development.