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Ontario Nature’s 95th Anniversary Summit

Ontario Nature’s next Annual Gathering will be held in Kingston on Saturday, June 13, 2026 from 8am to 5pm. The day’s activities will include hands-on workshops, thought-provoking presentations, guided field trips and our 95th Annual General Meeting. We will be based out of Queen’s University’s Bioscience Complex and our field trips will take us to a variety of natural spaces in the beautiful Kingston area.

Join Ontario Nature for our 95th Anniversary Summit in Kingston for a full day of connection and learning. This year’s summit brings together members, partners, Indigenous communities and Nature Network groups to celebrate conservation achievements and look ahead to the future of nature protection in Ontario.

Please note that you must be a current member of Ontario Nature to register for this event.

85th Annual Gathering, Annual General Meeting © Michael Wynia

Event Schedule

8:00am-10:00am: Guided Field Trips (Participants will meet at location based on chosen field trip)
10:30am-11am: Return to Queen’s University for registration
11:00am: Welcome
11:30am-12:30pm: Lunch
12:30pm-2:30pm: Strategic Plan Presentation and Annual General Meeting *Official notice will be sent to members prior to the meeting*
2:30pm-3:00pm: Refreshment Break
3:00pm-4:30pm: Workshops
4:45pm-5:00pm: Closing and Goodbyes

**If you’re unable to attend the morning guided field trip (8:00–10:00am), you’re welcome to join us at the Queen’s Bioscience Complex at 10:30am for the remainder of the day. If you plan to do this, please register for an afternoon workshop.**

Early morning birdwatching, Annual Gathering 2023, Sudbury © Noah Cole

Annual General Meeting

Ontario Nature’s 95th Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on Saturday, June 13, 2026 in a hybrid format. Members are invited to attend in person as part of our Annual Gathering, or online via Zoom. More information will be released closer to the meeting date.

Ontario Nature Conservation Awards recipients 2023-24 © Jenna Quinn