This approach isn’t exclusive to us; any organization can use it to boost engagement organically. By actively participating in these groups, it has helped us increase attendance at our events and grow the numbers of people we reach and engage with our social media content. To increase our outreach, we collaborate with other vital organizations in our community, such as platforms like the Buzz community events’ board, have proven to be successful in ensuring our events gain visibility within the community. As the go-to guide for what’s happening on PEI, they’ve helped us reach a broader audience and foster a sense of community engagement.

Additionally, the Community Sector Network of PEI have helped us amplify our message by featuring our news and events in their newsletter and website, aligning with their mission of developing an empowered community sector using its collective voice for change.

Moreover, we greatly appreciate the support from the Island Studies newsletter, which consistently shares our goals, updates, and events through their channels. Their collaboration allows us to extend our reach and connect with more people who are passionate about PEI and share a deep connection to our Island.

Through these resources, we’ve strengthened our ability to spread awareness, build community connections, and collectively advocate for nature. We’re incredibly grateful to these organizations for their unwavering support. Together, we’ve amplified our message and reached more people. Without your continued support, we couldn’t continue making a positive impact and inspiring others to look around and understand the importance of protecting our Island.

Thank you for helping us make a difference!

In today’s digital landscape, social media isn’t just a platform for sharing updates—it’s a powerful tool for advocacy and change. Across Canada, everyday individuals are stepping into the spotlight, using their online presence to champion conservation causes and inspire meaningful action. As Island Nature Trust continues its critical work to protect Prince Edward Island’s natural heritage, it’s time for each of us to realize the potential of our own voices on social media and become confident advocates for conservation.

So, let’s harness the influence of social media to amplify our collective voice for conservation. Be confident, be consistent, and be unapologetic about sharing your passion for nature. And don’t forget to include Island Nature Trust’s handle, @IslandNatureTrust, in your posts to raise awareness and inspire others to join the movement.

Together, let’s make a difference—one post at a time.

Conservation isn’t solely the responsibility of organizations or governments; individuals hold immense power to drive change, especially in the digital era. Social media platforms serve as potent tools to amplify voices and advocate for crucial causes like environmental conservation. Here’s how you, as an individual, can leverage your social media channels to support Island Nature Trust and contribute to conservation efforts:

You possess the power to spark conversations, inspire action, and drive change. By dedicating a portion of your online presence to advocating for conservation and supporting Island Nature Trust, you become a crucial voice in the collective effort to preserve our planet’s natural treasures for generations to come.

Each share, like, or comment contributes to a greater cause—so wield your social media presence as a force for positive change and let your advocacy echo across digital landscapes.

On February 16th, 2023, Island Nature Trust hosted an event, Biodiversity Loss in PEI: Finding Solutions Together, at the Farm Centre in Charlottetown. 

The purpose of the event was to bring together expert organizations, institutions, and members of the public who are actively working towards halting and reversing biodiversity loss across Prince Edward Island and Atlantic Canada, to share their knowledge with attendees. 

We heard from eight knowledgeable presenters on topics including historical losses of biodiversity in PEI, the importance of moving forward together, improving backyard biodiversity, wetland restoration, application of two-eyed seeing, provincial work of the Forested Landscape Priority Place, supporting landscape-scale climate resilience, and legal protections for species at risk in PEI. In addition to learning more from experts in the field, the evening was also intended as a local follow-up to COP15 which was held in Montreal, QC, in December 2022. 

Aleida Tweden – Biodiversity loss in PEI speaker, representing the Mi’kmaq confederacy, interviewed with INT’s Jo Merth by CBC Radio in February 2023

What were some major results stemming from the COP15 biodiversity conference? How do the Federal commitments translate to the Provincial scale? How can we springboard into action as individuals and as a community? Throughout the evening, attendees were invited to reflect upon the role that the public and individuals have in stopping the loss of biodiversity across Prince Edward Island. 

The event brought together over 80 people and many more attended virtually. Some key takeaways are how deeply Islanders care about the environmental issues facing our home and how essential it is that immediate action is taken across all levels of civil society. 

We would like to send a special thanks to each of you who placed your own personal commitment onto the tree of action. It was inspiring to see each leaf, representing an individual’s action, filling the branches as a symbol of our shared commitment towards halting and reversing biodiversity loss in our own back yards.

Our collective work is not done. We hope this event has deepened the drive to work towards addressing the ecological challenges within our province. We were inspired by the dedicated individuals in attendance and believe this event was successful in forging new connections and prompt discussion as we move forward to implement action. 

Watch the full event below.