Leadership Award Nominations Reminder and Latornell Grant Program

November 19-21, 2019 at the Nottawasaga Inn Resort & Convention Centre, Alliston, ON

REMINDER: Leadership Award Nominations DUE June 28 ^th

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

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 28 ^th , 2019.

If you intend on submitting a nomination and believe you might not be able to complete the nomination form by the June 28 ^th deadline, please inform us at info@conservationontario.ca prior to the deadline.

Submit a Leadership Award Nomination

Latornell Grant Program Application

The Latornell Conservation Symposium Grant was established in memory of A.D. Latornell to provide support for students and active members of the conservation community so that they may attend the annual Latornell Conservation Symposium.

The Three Day Grant includes: one three (3) day registration package, meals and two (2) nights accommodations at the Nottawasaga Inn. Successful applicants will be asked to double up for accommodations due to limited room availability. Transportation is not included.

The One Day Grant includes: one (1) day registration package for the day of your choice including meals for that day. Accommodations and transportation are not included.

Guiding Principles:

Applicants must be able to declare and demonstrate that without the grant they would be unable to attend the symposium.
Applicants must submit a complete application including one letter of reference prior to the application deadline. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
Successful applicants must commit to attend the symposium. Grants are not transferrable to other individuals.
Successful applicants must complete and return an evaluation form following the symposium.

For More Information:

For more information about eligibility criteria and how to apply visit our Grant Program page.

Application Deadline:

September 30 ^th, 2019

In case you missed it in 2017, here's an interview on the 'Latornell Experience' through the eyes of a past Grant Recipient . It touches on what the experience was like, and list some of the perks of being a Grant Recipient.

Did You Know?

While you’re trekking along trails, wetlands, and shorelines, you can help Ontario Nature collect data on reptiles and amphibians.

Ontario Reptile and Amphibian Atlas

Reptiles and amphibians are experiencing global declines of 20% and 40% respectively. In Ontario, 75% of reptiles and 35% of amphibians are listed as nationally and provincially at risk.

Have you spotted a reptile or amphibian? Now you can report your sightings.

The Ontario Reptile and Amphibian Atlas is a citizen-science project that tracks distributions and spatial trends of reptiles and amphibians. The goal is to increase our collective knowledge base and engage citizen scientists of all ages and abilities in nature study and conservation.

Submit your sightings today: www.ontarionature.org/atlas

Let's Chat!

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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