City of Life: Rediscovering Nature in Your Own Backyard

Toronto, Ontario

Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Presentation begins at 7 p.m.

Design Exchange, Trading Floor
234 Bay St., Toronto, ON

In Canadian cities like ours, it can be easy to overlook the nature in our own backyards. Join us for an evening of conversation and insight from scientists, artists and thought leaders, to learn why rediscovering nature in our cities can change the quality of our urban lives and the future of biodiversity conservation across Canada.

Featuring

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  Bob McDonald
  Moderator
  Host of CBC's Quirks & Quarks

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  Jennifer Keesmaat
  Former Chief Planner, City of Toronto | Renowned Urbanist
  

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  Dr. Melissa Lem
  Physician and CBC commentator on nature, health & wellness
  

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  Lisa Jackson
  Artist and Filmmaker
  

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  Carolyn Scotchmer
  Executive Director
  TD Friends of the Environment Foundation

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  Dan Kraus
  Senior Conservation Biologist
  Nature Conservancy of Canada