Our Presenter:

Jim des Rivières is a photographer and fine art printer who created a website (moths.ca) to share images of moths collected in and around the Ottawa Valley. The Presentation: For several years he has been photographing local moths and butterflies, but mainly moths. Working with dried specimens, Continue reading →

Our Presenter:

Dr.  Grégory Bulté is a biology instructor at Carleton University where he teaches lecture-based and field courses about animal biology, ecology, and evolutionary biology.

The Presentation:

The reproductive behaviours of aquatic turtles are poorly understood due to the difficulties of studying these animals under natural conditions. Since Continue reading →

Our Presenter:

Katie Clow, DVM, is a PhD Candidate at the University of Guelph examining the ecology of Lyme disease in Ontario, and a graduate from the Ontario Veterinary College (OVC) at the University of Guelph.

The Presentation:

Dr. Clow will explore the key ecological factors associated with the blacklegged Continue reading →

Our Presenter:

Naomi Cappuccino is an associate professor at Carleton University where she teaches a variety of courses in the general areas of ecology and evolution.

The Presentation:

Dog- strangling vine is one of the most invasive alien plants in Ontario. Naomi Cappuccino will share the results of research conducted Continue reading →

Our Presenter:

Colin Jones is a lifelong naturalist and is the Provincial Arthropod Zoologist at the Natural Heritage Information Centre, Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry in Peterborough, Ontario.

The Presentation:

Dragonflies and damselflies are beautiful and truly fascinating creatures! From the Ebony Jewelwing to the Stygian Shadowdragon, these Continue reading →