Leslie Ngo
A CPAWS CHAMPION
My inspiration comes from the general work your organization does. Protecting the natural landscape of Canada, educating, training and uniting youth and being a strong advocate makes me feel hopeful, knowing there are groups that care about our planet. Especially when our planet is facing climate change and habitat loss, organizations like yours are what our world needs.
I support CPAWS because I want nature protection and action on climate. Growing up in the Pacific Northwest, I am in awe of the beauty of our forests, mountains, oceans, mild climate and the various Indigenous cultures here. It bothers me a lot when I see our forests being cut down, especially old growth-forests, for short-term profits and sprawl. I think about how many species, especially those at-risk, are losing their habitats due to societal expansion, activities and harmful policies.
I also support the work of advocating for nature protection, preservation and education in light of the climate crisis. Nature has given us life, resources and beauty but seeing the ways society in general is trashing our planet is infuriating. I believe our planet deserves much more respect, where we live alongside nature and [do] not see ourselves as superior to nature. We are one with nature and whatever happens to nature happens to us, so we better take care and respect it.
– Leslie Ngo