Join us for a talk, presented by the Walrus, from climate, business and non-profit leaders about the value of Canada's nature. Speakers included Dianne Whelan, the maker of 500 Days in the Wild and Ambika Tenneti who will speak about a subject close to many of us, the immigrant experience of nature in Canada.

After the talk, there'll be a catered reception and a chance to socialise with each other.

Wilderness Union members have an exclusive 50% discount off this event! To learn more, register for Wilderness Union membership.

Join us for a talk, presented by the Walrus, from climate, business and non-profit leaders about the value of Canada's nature. Speakers included Dianne Whelan, the maker of 500 Days in the Wild and Ambika Tenneti who will speak about a subject close to many of us, the immigrant experience of nature in Canada.

After the talk, there'll be a catered reception and a chance to socialise with each other.

Wilderness Union members have an exclusive 50% discount off this event!

Register directly for the event using this link and the discount code, UNIONLOVE to receive 50% off. Please also register here so we know who's coming.

Full event description follows:

Exploring how nature and Canada’s trails can play a pivotal role in bolstering the environment, economy, and health of all Canadians

From coast to coast to coast, Canada is home to some of the world’s most incredible and well-known natural landscapes. And while numerous studies have proven the tangible benefits that being outdoors in nature can have for one’s health, Canadians need to be able to access the many trails, parks, mountains, and coastlines across this great nation to enjoy them.

At The Walrus Talks Nature, leaders from Canada’s climate, business, and nonprofit sectors will come together to discuss the value of access to nature, including the trails that act as a gateway to Canada’s diverse landscapes. The speakers will discuss how access to nature contributes to human health and well-being, environmental protection, and economic growth. The discussion will be wide-ranging since nature affects us all: How accessible are Canada’s natural environments? How can the outdoors become safer spaces for people of colour? What infrastructure or policies shape nature and our access to it?

Featuring seven-minute talks by:

• Carolynne Crawley, Founder, Msit No’kmaq; Co-founder, Turtle Protectors; and Forest Therapy Guide
• Sean Kheraj, Associate Professor, Department of History, Toronto Metropolitan University
• Marlaine Koehler, Executive Director, Waterfront Regeneration Trust
• Dr. Melissa Lem, Director, PaRx, BC Parks Foundation; Family Physician
• Iraz Soyalp, PhD; Director, Social Impact, Private Markets, Manulife Investment Management
• Ambika Tenneti, Environmentalist, PhD Candidate
• Dianne Whelan, Filmmaker, Photographer, Author, and Public Speaker