Ecospark Environmental Organization

EcoSpark empowers people to take an active role in protecting and sustaining nature. We do this by giving people the tools for education, monitoring and influencing positive change. Together, we create a healthy environment for all.

Company History

EcoSpark was founded in 1996 by prominent scientists, including Dr. Ursula Franklin, in response to provincial budget cuts in environmental monitoring. For the past 21 years, EcoSpark has connected youth and their communities with the scientific ideas and skills for environmental monitoring. We have a strong reputation in the areas of education, citizen science, community engagement and collaboration. To date, we have directly worked with over 80,000 youth and adults from across southern Ontario in over 20 watersheds and 15 publicly-funded school boards.

Company Facts

• EcoSpark believes that a healthy environment is an essential basic need for well-being.
• EcoSpark believes that experiential environmental education inspires people to be environmentally responsible.
• EcoSpark believes that developing and sharing environmental knowledge is a crucial step towards promoting more effective environmental stewardship.
• EcoSpark believes that people have the ability and responsibility to be stewards who work to effect positive environmental change.
• EcoSpark believes that individuals and communities are responsible for protecting, maintaining and restoring the environment for present and future generations.