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OUR VISION

A healthy, just and vibrant city for everyone

The Society Promoting Environmental Conservation (SPEC) is a non-profit, charitable and volunteer-driven organization, founded in 1969. We work with citizens, industries and government agencies, putting our brains together to create a healthy environment we can call home.

About SPEC

Featured Programs

Repair Café

Repair Café brings together local repair volunteers with a knack for repairing who are willing to lend their knowledge and show participants how to carry out repairs.  These free and lively events have been an appreciated addition to the sustainability landscape of Metro Vancouver. 

students hiding their faces behind large leaves of bright green and red swiss chard.

School Gardens Program

The School Gardens Program strives to connect children and youth to their food, classmates, nature, and community by delivering inclusive and interactive programming on environmental and food literacy education for K-12 schools, municipalities, and not-for-profit organizations during the year.

SPEC members and volunteers at a local sustainability fair in Metro Vancouver.
Children in a SPEC School Garden, learning about sustainable gardening and biodiversity.
A volunteer fixer and a community member hold a "fixed" sign over a blender that was repaired at a SPEC Repair Cafe.

Our Areas of Work

SPEC promotes educational and advocacy initiatives in six key areas.

Food

Building a more sustainable and resilient local food system.

Energy & Transportation

Promoting the use of renewable energy and sustainable transportation.

Zero-Waste

Advocating for practices that lead to waste reduction.

SPEC encourages citizens to advocate for a sustainable, healthy future.

Climate Resilience

Empowering communities to reduce carbon emissions, adapt to climate change and fight for climate justice.

SPEC Elders provide listening and caring wisdom to vulnerable individuals having their items diverted from landfill at a Repair Cafe

Elders Circle

Cultivating and sharing elder wisdom through events and mentorship.

Sustainability Services

Equipping businesses and community groups with the tools to contribute to a healthier society.

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Your support and engagement matters: Sign up for our newsletter or donate to SPEC and help us share urgent programming, education, and opportunities to build a sustainable and resilient future.

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