1 ConEd Learning Hour
Nature is not a frill for any rapidly growing 21st century city. Natural lands buffer our cities against flooding, heat, and air pollution. Join to hear how natural landscapes can be both preserved and added into Toronto’s development, and how they benefit our environment and well-being, in terms of climate change, biodiversity, and physical and mental health. Toronto's remarkable bird biodiversity is also highlighted - the city and its environs is not just a random spot on the landscape, but actually vital habitat for hundreds of species of birds. Learn how we can preserve, restore, and create more natural spaces, showcasing both successes like the Brickworks and the Meadoway, and creative new approaches that Toronto could be exploring. Ellen Schwartzel, the president of the Toronto Field Naturalists, will give the talk.
Tour Lead: Ellen Schwartzel