Ontario Biodiversity Council

Just over two weeks until the first (virtual!) sessions are underway. Do you want to know more about how nature can help us address climate change and biodiversity loss? Sign up for our opening session on Wednesday May 26. All sessions are free! Register for opening session: https://register.gotowebinar.com/regist/5467531990137822732 Learn more about all 16 sessions: http://ontariobiodiversitycouncil.ca/summit/

Registration has opened for the 2021 Ontario Biodiversity Summit! Join us for one or all of our free virtual sessions that are taking place between May and September. This year's theme is 'Nature-based solutions for the 21st century'. We'll be talking about the health of Ontario's biodiversity and how nature-based solutions might be the answer to addressing climate change and biodiversity loss. www.ontariobiodiversitycouncil.ca/summit

#BiodiversityDay is coming soon. Learning to draw some special species is a great way to celebrate! #Ontariobiodiversity

Living dinosaur? The lake sturgeon is a prehistoric-looking species that has been living in Ontario’s large lakes and rivers since before Canada was Canada! Lak...e sturgeon evolved millions of years ago and is also one of the longest-lived fish living 50-60 years on average with some living up to 150 years! Although the lake sturgeon is an adaptable species that has survived many environmental changes over time, they are at risk as a result of overharvesting and habitat alteration. As a long-lived species, lake sturgeon take decades to mature and reproduce and it will take many years for populations to recover. DYK? Lake sturgeon don’t have scales. Their body is covered in bony plates which provides a protective armour. To learn more about our research and monitoring on this species, visit our science publications catalogue at www.ontario.ca//catalogue-natural-resource-scientific-and- and search for sturgeon. #MNRFScience #WildlifeWednesday #Fish #Ichthyology #LakeScience #Nature

Our upcoming Summit will focus on nature-based solutions. Stay tuned for details!