2025 Ontario Biodiversity Summit Our turning point for nature When: May 21-22nd, 2025. Optional field trips on May 23rd, 2025 Where: Trent University, Peterborough-Nogojiwanong, Ontario. This webpage is being updated regularly! Check back for more information, and sign up for our email list here.  About the 2025 Ontario Biodiversity Summit Everyone has a role to […]

In celebration of the International Day for Biological Diversity (Biodiversity Day), individuals and organizations from across Ontario and around the globe are making sure they are part of the plan to conserve and restore biodiversity.

The Ontario Biodiversity Council recognizes that Indigenous Peoples are essential partners in biodiversity conservation and commits to “recognize and respect the contribution of Indigenous and local knowledge to the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity and ecosystems.”1

The 2021 Ontario Biodiversity Summit brought together people to talk about and take action to conserve biodiversity.  This summary document re-caps the important key takeaways and priority actions from each of the sessions! 2021 Ontario Biodiversity Summit Summary

The 2021 Ontario Biodiversity Summit took place from May to October, 2021. It brought together people from across Ontario to talk about, celebrate, and discuss actions to conserve and restore biodiversity.

Every 5 years the Ontario Biodiversity Council reports on the health of biodiversity in Ontario, and our progress towards meeting the 15 targets in Ontario’s Biodiversity Strategy. The 2020 Summary report is out now!

Prioritizing biodiversity education in a changing world In a changing world, we have to adapt the way we teach biodiversity to ensure that it remains relevant and relatable to its audiences.  And, in an ongoing global pandemic, virtual learning has dominated the education scene.

Community science: A tool for biodiversity education and engagement Community science helps us explore and connect with biodiversity. With so many projects and tools available, it’s never been easier for people to submit observations, contribute to science and learn more about the natural world in their communities. We hope you enjoy these three videos in […]

Did you miss our recent 2021 Ontario Biodiversity Session on Restoring Aquatic Biodiversity? Or are you looking to find out more about research mentioned during one of the panels?  Don’t worry! We’ve collected all of the session resources for you!

The Ontario Biodiversity Council is a proud supporter of the #NatureForAll campaign to inspire and empower people to value and protect biodiversity.  As part of its efforts to Engage People, Council will work with government, industry, schools, Indigenous communities and conservation organizations to raise awareness about the importance and value of Ontario’s biodiversity and how […]