Conservation Ontario

ALT An eye-level shot captures two women on a stage with a blue and green backdrop featuring the logos of Conservation Ontario and the University of Guelph. To the left is a silver podium with the Latornell logo on a white sign. In the center, a blonde woman wearing a light blue blazer and black pants stands beside an East Asian woman wearing a black jacket and pants. Together, they hold a wicker gift basket wrapped in clear cellophane. The edge of the stage is lined with leafy green plants, and a tall bouquet of blue and white flowers stands on the right.

ALT An eye-level shot captures two smiling women standing on a stage, presenting a gift basket. The stage is illuminated by a vibrant blue and green light backdrop featuring the "University of Guelph," "Conservation Ontario," and "Latornell Conservation Symposium" logos. To the left, a silver podium with a microphone has the Latornell logo on the front. Green foliage lines the front of the stage. The woman on the left, with blonde hair, glasses, a grey blazer, and black pants, stands in profile while holding a dark blue Yeti soft-sided cooler wrapped in clear plastic. She is handing the gift to a woman on the right, who has dark hair, glasses, and a black sweater. Both women smile warmly at one another during the exchange.

ALT An eye-level medium shot captures a dynamic scene inside a large event hall, where people are seated at banquet tables, some standing, with the main focus on a man in the left foreground. The man in the left foreground, light-skinned with short brown hair, wearing glasses and a patterned white button-down shirt, stands looking slightly to the right, holding a card in his hands. To his right, a woman with long, blonde hair and a patterned green and blue long-sleeved shirt is seated at a table, looking forward with a smile, hands clasped. In the background, people of diverse ages and ethnicities are seated at round tables, some standing and talking. They are dressed in business casual attire. The ceiling of the hall features industrial metal beams illuminated with vibrant blue and green lights, creating a modern and energetic atmosphere.

ALT A high-angle shot captures a large, high-ceilinged conference hall illuminated with blue and green accent lighting on its corrugated ceiling. In the foreground, people sit at round tables covered with white cloths, featuring plates, water carafes, coffee pots, and simple green centerpieces. In the midground, numerous attendees socialize, with some standing and talking in groups and others walking around the space. The crowd is diverse in age and gender. Most are wearing business casual attire and conference lanyards. The background features a black backdrop wall beneath high windows.

ALT An eye-level shot shows a woman standing behind a podium on a stage in front of a blue and green lit backdrop. She is speaking into a microphone with her arms wide. Behind her on the left is the text "ORNELL VATION SYMPOSIUM" and on the right is the text "Conservation ONTARIO" and "UNIVERSITY of GUELPH". Green plants and blue flowers flank the stage.

ALT An indoor shot from behind the shoulder of a woman with short, white hair, wearing glasses and a purple textured top, as she listens to a young woman with long, black hair explaining a research poster. The presenter, wearing a dark blue button-down shirt and a name badge, points with her right index finger to a section on a large scientific poster titled "Hydrologic Controls on Carbon Dynamics in Restored Agricultural Wetlands." The poster features text, diagrams, and several bar graphs with blue and green data points. The presentation takes place in a brightly lit room with a wood floor and acoustic tile ceiling, with other posters partially visible in the background.

ALT An academic poster presentation. On the left, a large research poster titled "From Canopy Loss to Community Change: Monitoring Black Ash Wetlands after Emerald Ash Borer" is displayed. Standing in front of the poster, a young woman with dark hair, wearing a black turtleneck and black pants with two lanyards around her neck, is speaking to a man and a woman who are listening attentively. The man wears glasses, and the woman has blonde hair. Another academic poster is partially visible behind the presenter.

ALT A three-quarter shot captures a man posing beside an academic poster. The man has short, dark brown hair, brown eyes, and tan skin, and stands slightly angled to the right. He wears a light pink button-down shirt with the collar open and sleeves rolled above his elbows, tucked into dark blue pants. He has a silver watch on his left wrist. Hanging from his neck is a light blue lanyard holding his name tag, which reads, “Mehrdad Jafarzadeh Khoshroudi” and “Poster Presenter”. The poster behind him, titled “Beyond Model Fit: Testing Lake Ontario Water Levels for Shoreline and Flood-Risk Planning,” features a purple header with white text and logos. Its content is structured into columns with white text on a purple background, and it includes multiple graphs and charts. The poster is mounted on a brown metal easel, positioned against a light green brick wall and a light brown wood floor. To the left, a portion of another academic poster is visible.

ALT A man in a blue plaid shirt and grey trousers stands behind a wooden podium, presenting. He holds a microphone and gestures with his left hand toward a large projector screen behind him. The screen displays a slide titled "Multi-zone CEA" with a map and text on the right side. To his left is a tall black speaker on a stand. In the background, another man in a plaid shirt and cap sits at a table with equipment. The room is a conference space with patterned carpet and grey curtains.

ALT An indoor presentation scene shows a woman with long dark hair speaking at a wooden lectern on a stage. She faces left toward a large projection screen displaying a slide titled "Different audiences. Multiple ways to reach them." with four columns labeled Direct, Digital, Community, and Partner Networks. To her right, a man in a blue short-sleeved patterned shirt and khaki pants stands with his back slightly to the camera, looking toward the screen. Behind them on the stage are four dark-grey upholstered chairs with curved gold-colored metal frames.

ALT An eye-level shot captures a panel discussion in a hotel conference hall with patterned yellow and grey carpet. On the left, a woman stands behind a wooden podium, speaking into a microphone. Next to her, four panelists sit in a row of chairs on a slightly raised stage, facing the audience. From left to right: a man in a grey shirt and khaki pants, a woman in an olive green top, a man in a light blue button-down shirt and brown pants holding a microphone, and a man in a dark grey blazer and black pants. Behind the panel, a large screen displays an active poll titled, "What is the greatest opportunity presented by ecological offsetting?" with a QR code and options shown in green progress bars. The room has soft overhead lighting, classic molding, and heavy curtains in the background.

ALT An indoor perspective captures an audience seated in a ballroom watching a presentation. A speaker stands at a wooden podium before a large projection screen displaying a slide with a blue background and columns of text. Beside the podium, a man stands and faces the speaker. The audience sits on rows of cushioned gray chairs, with many attendees turned toward the presentation. In the foreground, a woman in a light blue sweater sits holding a paper cup, while a man next to her wears a brown jacket and a dark cap. The ballroom features carpet with a yellow and gray pattern, recessed ceiling lights, and multiple crystal chandeliers, including a large one hanging in the upper right.

ALT An eye-level, medium shot depicts three people smiling from behind a blue-clothed registration desk at the Latornell Conservation Symposium, positioned in front of a modern wall with textured vertical lines. The long desk is draped with blue tablecloths featuring the Latornell logo and "LATORNELL CONSERVATION SYMPOSIUM" in white. It is arranged with pamphlets, lanyards, and three white signs labeled "REGISTRATION A-H," "REGISTRATION I-P," and "REGISTRATION Q-Z." Two large, white bowls sit on the left end of the desk. Three people staff the desk. On the left, a man in a lavender button-down shirt stands looking forward. In the center, a woman with curly blond hair and a black top sits behind the "A-H" sign, smiling. To her right, a man with glasses and a black jacket sits behind the "I-P" sign, also smiling. In the background, a white banner with a green and blue accent reads "REGISTRATION," and a "CONSERVATION ONTARIO" banner is visible on the far left.

ALT An indoor group yoga session is taking place in a room with a patterned gray and gold carpet, lined by long gray leather sectional seating along the back wall. Four women are seated cross-legged on yoga mats. On the left, an instructor sits on a tan mat, facing the others with a book open in front of her. To the right, three participants sit in a staggered row on their mats, facing toward her: one in a purple shirt on a light pink mat in the foreground, one in a black shirt on a black mat in the middle ground, and one in a blue shirt on a patterned blue mat in the background.

ALT A group of people sit on a stone wall in a semi-circle, illuminated by the bright orange glow of a large campfire burning in a circular stone pit. At night, trees frame the gathering, and a park with distant streetlights is visible in the background.

ALT A man in a dark suit stands at a podium, speaking into a microphone. The podium bears a logo reading "Latornell Conservation Symposium." He is positioned in front of a large, vibrant backdrop transitioning from green to blue, lit with corresponding spotlights. Two large, dark silhouettes of the speaker are cast onto the backdrop on either side of him. The backdrop features logos for "Latornell Conservation Symposium" on the left and "Conservation Ontario" on the right. Below the stage, lush green plants and foliage line the front, with the tops of two dark chairs visible in the foreground.

ALT An indoor banquet hall with attendees seated at round tables facing a stage out of frame. The room has a high ceiling illuminated by vibrant blue and green spotlights. In the foreground, a round table with a white tablecloth is set with white dishes, water glasses, coffee cups, blue cans of "Long Drink," and a central floral arrangement with a small candle. A woman with dark hair and a green shirt sits at this table, holding a drink, while next to her, a woman with dark hair and glasses applauds. In the background, other attendees are seated at similar tables, some clapping, with dark drapes along the back wall under the colorful lighting.

ALT An award presentation ceremony on a stage lit with blue and green lights. On the left, a man in a suit speaks into a microphone at a podium with the "LATORNELL CONSERVATION SYMPOSIUM" logo. On the right, three women stand together on the stage. A woman in a light pink cardigan and green dress hands a small, dark trophy to a woman in a green sweater and long brown patterned skirt, who smiles. Behind them, a woman in a lilac blazer and black dress smiles warmly. In the background, the stage wall is decorated with the logos for "LATORNELL," "CONSERVATION ONTARIO," and "UNIVERSITY of GUELPH." Plants line the front of the stage.

ALT An indoor event booth features a table with turtle models on display. On the left, a woman with dark curly hair, wearing a brown t-shirt and jeans, gestures as she speaks to a group of four people. Facing her, the group includes a woman in a yellow shirt and orange cardigan, a woman in a white long-sleeve shirt with glasses, a person in a face mask, and a person in a red and white checkered shirt. In the background, other event attendees stand near banners for "Heron Hydrologic" and "Onterris."

ALT A medium, slightly elevated eye-level shot captures a group of three colleagues socializing at a long, dark bar in a modern, dimly-lit lounge. The first individual, a man with light skin, short light-brown hair, and a beard, is turned to the right, showing his profile. He wears a black suit, white dress shirt, and a dark tie, holding a short glass with an amber beverage. Beside him sits a woman with long, dark hair in a black-and-white vertically striped blazer, facing the third individual, a woman with long, light-brown hair in a gray-and-black plaid blazer, who smiles widely as she raises her glass in a toast. In the background, a bartender in a black outfit stands behind the bar. The modern lounge features dark wooden paneling, warm lighting, and a well-stocked bar with wine racks on the right.

ALT An indoor shot shows four people interacting in front of exhibition booths. To the left, a woman with short, light-brown hair and a black jacket stands with her back to the camera. Facing her is a woman with glasses, bangs, a rust-orange blazer, and a black dress. In the center, a woman with blonde hair, a floral shirt, and black trousers stands with her hands together. To her right, a man in profile with a beard, a blue shirt, and green trousers gestures as he talks, holding papers in one hand. Behind them are banners, including one for the "Ontario Resource Centre for Climate Adaptation (ORCCA)" on the left and another for "HOSKIN SCIENTIFIC" on the right. A table covered with a gray tablecloth and pamphlets is set up behind the group.

ALT An eye-level shot captures two men in business casual attire smiling and conversing at a white high-top table in an exhibition hall. The man on the left wears a grey blazer and black t-shirt, while the man on the right is in a black suit, blue shirt, and tie. Both wear blue lanyards around their necks. Small plates with appetizers, a small candle, and a table sign that says "Thank You!" sit on the table. In the background, other event attendees mingle in front of exhibition booths, including "Onterris" and "HydroSphere AI" displays. The venue features a high ceiling with blue lighting highlights.

ALT An eye-level shot captures people gathered at an informational booth indoors. On the left, a smiling woman in a black long-sleeve shirt, brown pants, and a lanyard stands behind a table, engaging with visitors. The table is filled with booklets, brochures, a blue bowl, and educational materials about nature. A banner stands in the background with the text, "Ontario's Greenbelt is vital for clean water," showing a colorful sunset over a wetland. On the right, other attendees are looking at brochures and writing down information. The background shows a black curtain and another booth setup.

ALT An indoor exhibition booth for Oak Ridges Moraine Groundwater Program. Standing on a patterned carpet, a man sits behind a blue-clothed table containing a laptop and a larger screen, which is showing a digital map. Two banners with "OakRidgesMoraine" logos stand behind the table with the slogans "Dig for More Details" and "Dive in To Save Time". Behind them is a black curtain wall. Two people stand in the foreground on the right, facing the booth: a woman wearing a black long-sleeve top with a mushroom pattern and green pants, and a man with glasses wearing a blue patterned shirt and beige pants. The venue has high ceilings with exposed metal trusses, lit with vibrant blue and green lighting.

ALT An indoor exhibition hall with patterned grey carpeting under a high, arched ceiling lit with blue and green lights. Several booths are arranged along black draped walls, staffed by presenters talking with attendees. On the left, a woman stands behind a table with a grey tablecloth covered in pamphlets, and another woman in a black jacket and grey trousers stands nearby. In the center, several people chat near a green table, and on the right, other attendees interact with presenters at tables with blue and grey coverings displaying brochures.

ALT A medium shot shows a woman with blonde hair, wearing a black shirt, a grey skirt, and a black backpack, looking at a young man in glasses and a green shirt who is smiling. They are in a room with light blue walls, a light brown wooden floor, and mirrors on the wall. To the left, there are three scientific posters on black stands, with a green water bottle on the floor nearby.

ALT An academic research poster titled "Finding Sunshine in the City. The poster features a blue background with white text boxes organized into columns.

ALT An academic poster sitting on a black stand. The poster is organized in blue, red, and white columns.

ALT A low-angle, medium-shot of a woman presenting on a stage in a large, warehouse-like venue under a vaulted metal ceiling. The presenter, a woman with dark hair pulled back, is wearing a sleeveless white top, a red belt, and a patterned, pleated blue and white skirt. She stands in the center of the stage, gesturing with her right hand and holding a clicker in her left. Behind her is a large backdrop that transitions from green on the left to blue on the right. The backdrop displays the logo and text for the "LATORNELL CONSERVATION SYMPOSIUM" in white on the left, "CONSERVATION ONTARIO" in the center-right, and the "UNIVERSITY OF GUELPH" logo in white on the right. To her right is a metal podium with a microphone. Large floral arrangements flank both sides of the stage. The front of the stage is decorated with green ferns, lit by green spotlights.

ALT An Indigenous woman with dark hair and glasses speaks at a podium. She wears a black blazer, a beaded necklace, and large circular dangling earrings. The podium in the foreground features the logo for the "LATORNELL CONSERVATION SYMPOSIUM". A green and blue background with the same logo is visible behind her.

ALT A medium close-up shot captured in profile shows a woman with long blonde hair, wearing a black blazer and thick-rimmed black glasses, speaking behind a silver podium. Standing in profile, she gestures with her left hand slightly raised near her chest, while her right hand rests on the podium. A microphone is positioned in front of her. The podium features a white logo on the side with green writing that reads "LATORNELL CONSERVATION SYMPOSIUM." In the background, a large screen glows with a soft blue and green light.

ALT A woman with brown hair and glasses stands behind a podium, speaking into a microphone. She wears a red and white patterned long-sleeve shirt, a blue lanyard, and a dark denim skirt. The podium features a logo and text for "LATORNELL CONSERVATION SYMPOSIUM". In the background, a large green and blue banner displays a tree logo and partial text reading "TORN... ATION SYM".

ALT A presentation or panel discussion in a grand hotel ballroom with patterned yellow and grey carpet and elegant chandeliers. Four panelists sit in chairs on a low stage at the front, facing an audience. Beside them, a large screen projects a presentation titled "Status of the strategy & next steps." In the foreground, audience members are seated in rows of chairs, listening attentively, with a woman in glasses in the lower right corner and a man in a blue button-down shirt nearby.

ALT An audience sits in rows of dark grey upholstered chairs facing a large projection screen displaying a slide titled "Collaboration." The scene takes place in a grand conference hall with patterned carpet in gold, grey, and cream, under a high tiered ceiling adorned with several large, crystal-fringed, gold drum chandeliers. A speaker stands at a podium in the distance.

ALT An indoor presentation setting. To the left, a woman stands behind a wooden lectern, speaking into a microphone on a stand. She wears a striped light-colored shirt and glasses, gesturing with her hands. On the right, a large projector screen displays a slide titled "Questions?" with contact details for "Kate Goodale, Communications Advisor, Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority." In the foreground, a white-clothed table holds a small white projector. The room has grey laminate flooring, pale yellow walls, a potted green plant in the corner, and a glass exit door in the background.

ALT An eye-level, medium shot shows a large, vertical white rectangular sign that reads "REGISTRATION" in bold blue capital letters across the center. In the upper-left corner of the sign is a green square logo featuring a white oak tree silhouette and a blue wave graphic underneath, with the text "LATORNELL CONSERVATION SYMPOSIUM" to its right. In the upper-right corner of the sign is the text "Powered by Purpose: Strong Watersheds, Strong Communities." In the lower-left corner of the sign, the text "#latornell" is written in cursive green and blue. The bottom of the sign features a curved blue and green wave graphic. The sign is mounted on a black tripod stand, on a light-colored wooden floor. Part of a blue tablecloth-covered table, chairs, and flowers are visible in the background.

ALT A registration table at the Latornell Conservation Symposium is covered with a blue tablecloth featuring the event's green-and-white tree logo. On the left, there are bowls of fresh fruit, stacks of coasters, and green water bottles in a basket. A sign reads "REGISTRATION A-H." Two event staff sit behind laptops, while a man in a blue blazer and olive-green pants stands facing them at the counter.

ALT A high-angle, medium shot shows three people gathered around a high-top table in a well-lit indoor venue, engaged in conversation. On the left, a woman with long wavy brown hair, wearing a brown jacket, holds a smartphone. Next to her, a woman with glasses and a dark blue blazer holds another phone, both looking down at their screens. On the right, a man in a red and grey plaid shirt, glasses, and a conference lanyard writes on a paper on the table. The table holds coffee cups, saucers, and some documents. In the background, other attendees mingle in a soft-focused hall.

ALT An indoor medium shot depicts a woman with glasses and light brown hair standing in the right foreground holding a glass, looking towards an academic poster on a stand in the middle ground. The poster is titled "GROUND COVER AND NATURAL REGENERATION DYNAMICS IN MIXED SPECIES PLANTATIONS." In the background, other people are visible looking at different posters, with a second poster partially visible on the left. The scene is set in an exhibition hall with gray carpeted floors and light gray walls.

ALT A woman with dark hair stands behind a black-and-silver podium, speaking into a microphone. She wears a black blazer, a blue lanyard, and blue jeans. On the front of the podium is a sign that reads, "LATORNELL CONSERVATION SYMPOSIUM, Celebrating 30 Years of Conservation Impact." Behind her is a large backdrop transitioning from green on the left to blue on the right, featuring the "LATORNELL" name and logo. The stage is decorated with small potted pine trees and other green foliage.

ALT Alt text: Photograph of a shoreline building being flooded by large wave uprushes.