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Learn MoreThis Earth Month, you’re invited to join a global movement of people and communities celebrating and bringing awareness to our shared ecosystems, environments, and climate.
On Saturday, April 22nd, join us in celebrating and supporting the forests in the annual 5KM Challenge. There’s no better way to celebrate Earth Day than by spending time in nature — all while raising funds to restore and protect vital forest ecosystems.
If you’re here, you believe that the most meaningful climate solutions can be found when people thrive with nature. Together, we can create long-lasting change for communities today and for generations to come.
Step 1 – Sign up by April 15th to receive your 5KM Fundraising Guide
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 Saturday, April 22nd!
This Earth Month, you can support community-led solutions that benefit both forest ecosystems and the people directly connected to them. Donate to your family member, friend, or coworker taking on the 5KM Challenge — knowing that your generosity will go directly towards restoring and protecting the special Wabanaki forest for generations to come.
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Not 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.
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Prefer to celebrate from home? You can join our virtual celebration on Aprill 22nd 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
Host a Facebook fundraiser for forests.Community Forests International works in Canada and Zanzibar to protect and restore forests, help communities adapt to climate change, build economic prosperity, and champion social equality. Community Forests International is committed more than ever to centring not only forests but also climate justice in our vision, mission, and actions — understanding that by acting with justice people will be the restorative force that the world needs.
To celebrate Earth Day, we’re challenging you to run, walk, stroll, or cycle 5KM through your favourite forest — all while raising funds to protect and restore forests.
Fundraising is more fun with friends! You are encouraged and 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.
We challenge you to raise $25 for each 1km!
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 today.
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 Saturday, April 22nd!
Thank you for taking action this Earth Day! You can dedicate your donation to your friend, family member, or coworker taking on the Challenge by heading over to the 5KM Challenge donation page here.
