Stories from the Wabanaki forest of the Maritimes, the Spice Forests of Zanzibar, and the mangrove forests of Mozambique.
Sign Me UpWe’re on a mission to protect and restore 2,500 acres of forest by 2023. And we need your help.
Support TodayWhat better way to celebrate International Day of Forests than by spending time in your favourite woods — all while raising funds to restore and protect the very special Wabanaki forest across the Maritimes?
That’s why you’re invited to celebrate the forests with us by joining our annual 5KM Challenge!
Step 1 – Sign up and create your personal fundraising page *
Step 2 – Ask your friends and family to support your Challenge by making a donation of any amount.
Step 3 – Run, walk, stroll, or cycle your personal 5KM Challenge on Sunday, March 20th!
* Tip: Decide whether you want to sign up as an individual or a team before signing up!
Get Started TodayNot only is the 5KM Challenge a great team-building opportunity for you and your coworkers — it’s a way for your organization or business to give back for communities, climate, and the forest. Have questions? Let’s chat! You can email our Development Coordinator, Natsuki Kyokane, anytime at natsuki@forestsinternational.org.
Sign Up A TeamPrefer to celebrate from home? You can join our virtual celebration on March 20th by sharing your top 5 photos from the forest with us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Remember to tag us and use the hashtag #5ForForests
Bonus! Host a Facebook fundraiser for the forests.Not able to participate this year? You can still support this International Day of Forests by donating today — knowing that your generosity will go directly towards restoring and protecting the special Wabanaki forest for generations to come.
Donate TodayFrom restoring forests with native and climate-adaptive tree species to securing forests for long-term protection – your support helps ensure the Wabanaki forest provides communities with economic, ecological, and climate benefits for generations to come.
In 2012, the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 21 March the International Day of Forests to celebrate and raise awareness of the importance of all types of forests. Countries around the world organize local, national and international efforts to organize activities involving forests, trees, and people.
Did you know?
To celebrate International Day of Forests, we’re challenging you to run, walk, stroll, or cycle 5KM through your favourite forest — all while raising funds to protect and restore the forests of eastern Canada.
We challenge you to raise $50 for each 1km — which means if 20 sign up, we’ll meet our goal to raise $5,000 for the Wabanaki forest!
Unfortunately no. Once you signed up as an individual, you cannot be added to a team. However, you can create a new team or team-member account with a different email address by first signing out of the original account.
Step 1 – Decide one person to create your team account.
Step 2 – Send invitations to all team members.
Note, these invitations expire quickly, so let them know to sign up quick!
Step 3 – Using the sign up link from the invitation email, each team member will then create their own profile!
Yes! When you sign up and create your fundraising page, you can use a fun pseudonym or nickname that only your friends and family will recognize.
Unfortunately due to the ongoing COVID safety measures, we are unable to host a group 5KM Challenge this year. Instead, we ask you to pick your own favourite forest, park, or other natural area for your personal 5KM Challenge!
Of course, you are welcome to sign up with a group and take the Challenge as a team!
All donations to the 5KM Challenge go directly towards our work to restore and protect the special Wabanaki forest across the Wabanakik-Maritime region. Your support helps Community Forests International to restore degraded forest through climate-smart forest management and securing additional forested lands for long-term protection.
Do you have 10 friends who could donate $25? Then you’re well on your way to helping us reach our goal!
We’re aiming to raise $5,000 this International Day of Forests — which means we need just 20 people to sign up to each raise $250!
However, there is no minimum to participate. No matter how much you raise or donate, your support is invaluable and goes a long way to restore and protect the special Wabanaki forest.
Not sure how to ask friends and family to pledge donations? We’re here to support you every step of the way. Sign up today and you’ll receive our fundraising package, plus email tips and updates up until the big day!
Step 1 – Sign up and create your personal fundraising page.
Step 2 – Ask your friends and family to support your Challenge by making a donation of any amount.
Step 3 – Run, walk, stroll, or cycle your personal 5KM Challenge on Sunday, March 20th!