Volunteers

Quinn Beck is DUC’s Volunteer of the Year in Alberta

Quinn Beck’s passion for the environment, for wetlands and for habitat runs deep and visceral. It’s genetic, pulsing through him down the years.

Luke Parsons is DUC’s Volunteer of the Year in Newfoundland & Labrador

DUC volunteer Luke Parsons started a local chapter in Labrador West to connect with others who share his passion for the outdoors.

Kyle Waczko is DUC’s Volunteer of the Year in Manitoba

After returning to his rural roots and starting a family, Kyle Waczko was inspired to do what he could for the future of the environment. Volunteering with DUC was a natural fit.

Jodie Wenman named DUC’s National Volunteer of the Year

Jodie Wenman came to DUC for the friendship and stayed for the waterfowl. Sixteen years later, her passion for conservation is stronger than ever.

Glenn Dreger is DUC’s Volunteer of the Year in B.C.

What started as a small group looking to form a DUC chapter in Kamloops has blossomed into 37 years of dedication to conservation and unequivocal friendships for Glenn Dreger.

Angèle Scott is DUC’s Volunteer of the Year in Nova Scotia

A self-described “outdoorsy” person, Angèle Scott has always felt an attachment to nature. So, when her family members first asked her to join DUC as a volunteer, it was an easy fit.

David O’Connor is DUC’s Volunteer of the Year in P.E.I.

An avid hunter and outdoorsman, nothing makes David O’Connor happier than helping others discover a passion for nature.

Vivian Kierstead is DUC’s Volunteer of the Year in New Brunswick

For Vivian Kierstead, volunteering with DUC is a family affair. Vivian and her husband Bill began volunteering with the Kent County chapter 31 years ago, and have passed on their passion to their two daughters.

Daryl Hutton is DUC’s Volunteer of the Year in Ontario

Daryl Hutton’s passion for bird habitat began when he was a boy growing up on his family’s farm. Today, supporting conservation and enjoying the outdoors is a way life.

Two brothers from Regina named Wetland Heroes 

Duo help develop wildly successful nature guides for their hometown.

Ken Ferris leaves lasting impression at Ducks Unlimited Canada

One of DUC’s most renowned artists and tireless fundraisers is set to call it a career at the end of the year. Ken Ferris, DUC’s manager of volunteer and corporate fundraising for northern B.C., is retiring.

How Parker became a Wetland Hero

A shared journey led Parker to learn about wetlands in a pandemic summer

Father and son team up to clean up Ottawa Wetland Centre of Excellence

Oakbank teen earns Wetland Hero distinction with nest box project

Helping nature with photography

DUC volunteer and photographer Linda Leigh uses her images to help conservation

Honouring our volunteer community

A message from DUC CEO Karla Guyn

For the love of community

Nova Scotia’s Amy Smith is a jack of all trades—a veteran event volunteer who’s seasoned at everything from chairing a committee to designing programs and selling raffle tickets at fundraisers across her home province.

Rooted in conservation

Craig MacLaren named DUC’s volunteer of the year in P.E.I.

Forging relationships to forge ahead

This was Cathy Gulka’s reaction when the Regina resident learned that she had been selected as Saskatchewan’s Volunteer of the Year.

Sharing lessons of conservation with the next generation

Giving back to nature is part of Kevin Guenard’s DNA. The Calgary outdoorsman has spent the past 22 years volunteering with DUC to conserve Alberta’s precious wetlands—including those along the Sheep River Valley where Guenard first got hooked on the wild as a youngster.

Keeping conservation close to the heart

Fastened to Paul-Emile Bélanger’s lapel is a pin in the shape of a duck head. For good reason, he wears it close to his heart. Not only is it a memento he personally designed and produced, it’s a symbol of his commitment to DUC’s wetland conservation mission.

A force for nature

How committed is Chris Fader to supporting wetland conservation? Not even a hurricane can stop him. It’s this kind of steadfastness that made Fader a joint-recipient of Ducks Unlimited Canada’s (DUC) volunteer of the year award in New Brunswick—an honour he shares with John Johnston of Hanwell.

All in the family

For more than three decades, Chilliwack’s Henry Kozler has been helping conserve wetlands to protect our water, our wildlife and our future. DUC in B.C. is honoured to name Kozler as its volunteer of the year for the province.

A natural motivator, a committed conservationist

It’s his attitude that stands out; Seagram consistently encouraging approach inspires volunteers and supporters.