Fonds consists predominantly of records created, received, or used by John Woodworth in the course of his environmental conservation work, and in his executive roles at the Okanagan Similkameen Parks Society, The Nature Trust of BC, the Nature Conservancy of Canada, and the Alexander Mackenzie Trail Association/Alexander Mackenzie Voyageur Route Association. Includes records relating to several of the projects he worked on in BC. Activities involve mapping the areas of concern, identifying significant environmental elements, and purchasing land, or petitioning government bodies to establish or expand park areas. Predominantly, records in the fonds are related to the Alexander Mackenzie Heritage Trail (AMHT) / Nuxalk-Carrier Grease Trail / Alexander Mackenzie Voyageur Route (AMVR). Includes material relating to researching the trail's environment and history, establishing provincial/federal recognition, acquiring funding, and promoting the trail. Material in the fonds also documents one public architectural project in Kelowna that Woodworth advocated for, his published and unpublished written works, and his many awards and recognition for his achievements. Records include correspondence, reports, surveys, maps, newspaper and magazine clippings, minutes, newsletters, books, manuscripts, journals, posters, medals, certificates, photos, videos, and audio recordings.
The fonds is organized into 6 series: (I) Alexander Mackenzie Voyageur Route / Nuxalk-Carrier Grease Trail; (II) BC Conservation projects; (III) Conservation organizations; (IV) Architecture and design projects; (V) Writing; and (VI) Personal records and awards.