Leadership Award Deadline Reminder, Latornell Auction Donations, and a New Guest Blog Post!

November 21-23, 2017 at the Nottawasaga Inn Resort & Convention Centre, Alliston, ON

Leadership Award Nominations DUE June 23rd

The Latornell Leadership Award recognizes exemplary and leading edge career or voluntary achievements in the conservation field either in a sustained record over an extended period of time, or through individual outstanding examples. The Latornell Leadership Award reflects important characteristics of its namesake, Ontario Conservationist, Art Latornell which include: instilling the value of conservation into the hearts and minds of young people to ensure a legacy of conservation in our communities; and, ensuring that professionals and volunteers alike, who are involved in conserving natural resources, receive the recognition they deserve for their accomplishments.

Who is Eligible to be Nominated?

Any Ontario resident who has demonstrated leadership accomplishments in the conservation field is eligible for this award. Such contributions could be through work, career, or volunteer experiences.

Examples of Activities

Contributions can include but are not limited to: Conservation legislation/policy development/reform Conservation innovation i.e. best management practices in forestry, agriculture, water technology/techniques/management Habitat enhancement - restoration/rehabilitation projects Conservation research/fieldwork/studies Concepts in Sustainability Environmental education/communications Natural resource management/planning Advocacy Community organization If you know an individual deserving of this award, please click here to learn more about nominating someone and to access the nomination form. Nominations will be accepted until June 23rd, 2017.

Help Support Your Fellow Conservationists - Donate to the Latornell Dream Auction

At the 2017 Symposium, we will host the 16th annual "Dream Auction" which supports our grant program providing financial aid to people who would not otherwise be able to attend Latornell. With over $13,000 raised at last year's auction, our grants will enable students and/or representatives of smaller environmental non-governmental organizations to attend the 2017 Symposium. You can help with this worthy cause by making a donation to the auction. We welcome anything you think might be successful at an auction. To make a donation, a suggestion, or if you have any comments please contact Freyja Whitten at FWhitten@creditvalleyca.ca.

NEW: The Watering Hole Blog Post!

Take Us to Your Leaders - Latornell Leadership Award Nominations Wanted Jane Lewington, Conservation Ontario, Latornell Steering Committee

We’re very lucky in the environmental sector. We’re surrounded by more than our fair share of committed and passionate colleagues and volunteers tackling some of the biggest environmental problems facing Ontario. They are monitoring conditions, building the science, developing strategies, and spreading the word. They’re on the frontlines of flooding, stewardship and biodiversity protection. They’re working with swans, turtles, frogs and fish. And, many hours are spent by both professionals and volunteers teaching kids and teenagers as well as mentoring young professionals in the field.  READ MORE

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For More Information:

Karen Anderson and Mario Maillet, Symposium Coordinators Latornell Conservation Symposium 1-888-274-1364 ext. 4 www.latornell.ca c/o Conservation Ontario 120 Bayview Parkway Newmarket, Ontario L3Y 3W3 905-895-0716