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Case Study

Engaging New Generations in Nature Conservation

Women for Nature aims to develop a strong and engaged next generation of women leaders in science, nature and conservation.

Christy Pettit and women for nature mentoring participants gathered together.

93% of participants

would recommend the program to other members

80% of mentors

Would sign up as a mentor again

6 years

This program has been running for 6 years and just keeps growing!

150+ Matches

Since the program began

78% of participants

find the program to be effective

The Challenge

Women for Nature wanted to develop and engage the next generation of women leaders in science, nature, and conservation.

The program needed to create meaningful mentorship connections across Canada while supporting participants with different backgrounds, goals, and career experiences.

Our Solution

Pollinate worked with Nature Canada to co-develop a mentorship program tailored to women in the natural sciences.

The program included a customized intake process, strategic mentor matching, participant resources, and a three-part Community of Practice webinar series focused on networking, project leadership, and making the most of the mentoring experience.

The Results

The program helped participants build meaningful mentorship relationships, expand their networks, and strengthen leadership development in the conservation sector.

93% of participants said they would recommend the program, 80% said they would mentor again, and 50% planned to carry their relationships forward into informal mentorship.

English and French Women for Nature logo.

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Testimonials

“We’re really thankful for the partnership we have with Pollinate. Our mentees are thrilled with the mentoring program experience; they say it’s highly beneficial and means so much to them.”

Jodi Joy

Director of Development, Nature Canada

“Pollinate’s mentor matching algorithm is pure magic. It’s been a great experience with excellent results.”

Janet Bax

Women for Nature past co-chair and mentorships project leader

“This is a wonderful program, absolutely encourage its continuation and explore possibilities for growth.”

Program Participant

“It has been very helpful when we have spoken. We are rather similar in personality so it is nice to hear how she has navigated similar challenges throughout her career.”

Program participant

“Excellent matching exercise, I encourage you to continue the program, many transferable learnings (both ways)…  my mentee also shared her expertise with me and that helped build our relationship and her sense of mastery/contribution and what I learned from my mentee, I have been able to use in my volunteer work.”

Program participant

“It’s my first time in a formal mentorship program and even though it can be tricky to fit into life’s busy schedule, it’s amazing what can be organized across the country in a virtual capacity. One great lesson learned is there are opportunities for informal mentorships and understanding the value and benefits of a mentor, I plan to continue to seek out mentors elsewhere and find opportunities to mentor in future.”

Program participant

“I am very thankful to have been a part of this initiative. I’ve learned so many things that have and will continue to significantly impact my career development.”

Program participant

“You have done a great job matching my mentor, we are off to a great start. I noticed our difference regarding details vs big picture. It is a good thing. I get stuck in details and like working with big picture people.”

Program participant

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