Ontario Old‑Growth Symposium 2026

 

Register for the second annual Ontario 

Old-Growth Symposium

The second annual Ontario Old-Growth Symposium will bring together researchers, conservationists and nature-lovers to share perspectives on identifying and protecting old-growth and intact forests for their vital contributions to biodiversity, climate resilience and human well-being.

Registration is free, but donations are welcome. 

Registrants will have access to sign up for multiple events from October 23 to 25, including: 

• Storytelling with old-growth advocates
• Presentations from researchers, conservation non-profits and grassroots groups
• Guided walks in old-growth forests
• Social event and exclusive documentary screening

Tentative schedule

Watch your email for the chance to sign-up for individual activities.

Oct. 23

2 to 4 p.m.

Hike of Wesleyville Ravine 

Topic: conservation and restoration of old-growth forest

Led by Willow Beach Field Naturalists

Other hikes this afternoon will be confirmed shortly.

6:30 to 9  p.m. 

Social Event and Old-Growth Storytelling 

Where: Publican House Bar and Grill (Upstairs) 300 Charlotte St, Peterborough, ON K9J 2V5

Oct. 24 

10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Old-Growth: Research, Science and Conservation Updates

Where: Sadleir House 751 George St N, Peterborough, ON K9H 3T2 

Light lunch provided

Speakers will be confirmed shortly.

2 to 4 p.m. 

Old Growth Survey Techniques at Jackson Park, Peterborough

Led by: Mike Henry, Old Growth Ecologist and Author and Friends of Jackson Park 

Other hikes this afternoon will be confirmed shortly.

6  to 9 p.m.

Documentary Film Screening and Talk: Understory

Talk: Anishinaabe Spiritual and Cultural Ties to Forests by Eric Knott, Curve Lake First Nation

Oct. 25

Other hikes this afternoon will be confirmed shortly.