The Conservation and Stewardship Program, established in 2017, focuses on promoting biodiversity conservation, restoration, and environmental stewardship at protected areas across the Maritimes region of Canada. In its eighth year of operation, this program will be delivered in partnership with the Nature Trust of New Brunswick, the Nova Scotia Nature Trust, and the Island Nature Trust; charitable land conservation organizations that conserve privately owned and ecologically significant land across the Maritimes. There may also be opportunities to collaborate with additional organizations, including local non-profits, and first nation led organizations, on a capacity and need basis.

This program offers hands-on, practical training in community-based conservation. Interns will gain field experience and develop skills in scientific data collection, environmental stewardship, as well as community and partner engagement. The program is delivered through a combination of community outreach and field-based conservation work, focusing on three key areas of activity across the Maritime region.