Did You Know, Professional Development Opportunity, Latornell Grant Program, and New Blog Post

November 13-15, 2018  at the Nottawasaga Inn Resort & Convention Centre, Alliston, ON

Did You Know

The Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River nourish our spirits with spectacular scenery and provide numerous opportunities for all of us to step into nature. Enjoying shoreline vistas, hiking trails or just having a picnic or a quiet cup of coffee while listening to the waves and rustling wildlife remind us of our important and historical connections to our natural world. There are many Conservation Areas with views of or access to the Great Lakes! You can visit Ontario’s Conservation Areas website and start your journey to Explore the Shore!

Professional Development Opportunity – Latornell Mentorship Program

Careers in Conservation Lunch N’ Learn

St. Clair Conservation Authority staff are hosting a ‘Careers in Conservation Lunch N’ Learn’ at Coldstream Conservation Area on July 28 th. You can learn about the various jobs and functions that Conservation Authority staff perform and then join staff and the Latornell Mentorship Program Committee for a free BBQ lunch and a hike along the conservation area's beautiful trails. There will be an easy pickup soccer game at the end of the day as well! The event is free, but you need to register ahead of time so we make sure everyone gets fed!  READ MORE about Latornell’s Professional Development Program

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.

To celebrate the symposium’s 25 th anniversary, a total of 25 grants (a combination of three day and one day grants) will be available in 2018. The Three Day Grant includes: one three (3) day registration package, meals and 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 Info:

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

Application Deadline:

September 12 th, 2018

In case you missed it last year, 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.

NEW: The Watering Hole Blog Post!

Latornell Steering Committee Member, Kerry Ann Charles, Finds Her Passion Kerry-Ann Charles, Cambium Aboriginal and Latornell Steering Committee Member

Growing up l lived both on and off reserve, always being proud of who I was but never really knowing what that meant. I have always had a passion for nature and the outdoors and a certain curiosity about how things are all connected. I never would have thought that my inquisitiveness and the connection that I felt to nature would lead me down a path that would present such amazing opportunities for me to learn about my history, my culture and my traditions while also creating a setting for me to share that knowledge with others and embed it in my work.  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

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