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This report takes a fresh look at the way in which people learn about biodiversity, its importance, and the role that the public can play in its conservation. People must interpret this new and challenging issue within a context that is both meaningful and familiar to them. This report is exploratory and illustrative, and uses current educational theory as a backdrop to Canadian practices. It provides a range of examples that highlight the need for a diversity of approaches to reach a diversity of audiences. This report is a valuable resource for educational practitioners, community activists, industry associations, conservation organizations, and government agencies that are keen to design effective and well-targeted biodiversity education, training, and awareness policies and programs. Sections include: (1) "Biodiversity Education: A Marriage of Theory and Practice"; (2) "A Transformative Agenda for Biodiversity Education"; and (3) "Growing Together." An introduction, references, and a list of contributors is also included. (CCM)