@lltimms

MScF, PhD. Ecology, conservation, entomology, data analysis, parasitoids, urban biodiversity & the odd bit of history. Ecologist @CVC_CA. She / her.

 Toronto, ON
Joined March 2012
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Have you seen the #ButterflyBlitz Bingo contest yet? Complete a Bingo line for your chance to win a Credit Valley Annual Parks Pass! 🦋 Instructions and more are on our webpage: cvc.ca/butterfly-blitz/ @conont
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They recently bought Greenbelt land that was undevelopable. Now the Ford government is poised to remove protections — and these developers stand to profit trib.al/COk91j9

They recently bought Greenbelt land that was undevelopable. Now the Ford government is poised to...

An association representing developers said the GTA is in “the midst of a housing crisis” and more homes are needed to meet increased demand.

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MEDIA RELEASE: Province Continues to Change Roles and Responsibilities of Conservation Authorities READ MORE: bit.ly/3FlyyrO #NaturalChampions #ConservationMatters
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Ontarians of all political stripes should be deeply concerned about #Bill23❗️ Here's what you need to know: ontarionature.org/bill-23-wh… #ONpoli #StopBill23
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Media Release: Proposed Changes in Bill 23 Limit the Role of Conservation Authorities Learn more: cvc.ca/news/proposed-changes…

Proposed Changes in Bill 23 Limit the Role of Conservation Authorities

November 14, 2022 – Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) has reviewed Bill 23, the More Homes Built Faster Act, released October 25th, that proposes changes to the Conservation Authorities Act.

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✨ Nov 22 at 3 PM ⎹ Our Climate is Changing Learn more about climate change on a local level @UTM & @citymississauga. The keynote presents a story map on what climate data is telling us about the ecosystem health in the Credit River Watershed. Register bit.ly/3X04Pet
Graphic for the event on November 22 from 3-6:30 PM: "Our Climate is Changing: The Story our Data is Telling us about Climate in Mississauga." The event features Dianne Zimmerman from the city of Mississauga, Divya Arora from the David Suzuki Foundation, Yvette Roy from the Credit Valley Conservation, and Tenley Conway from UTM's Department of Geography, Geomatics, and Environment.

ALT Graphic for the event on November 22 from 3-6:30 PM: "Our Climate is Changing: The Story our Data is Telling us about Climate in Mississauga." The event features Dianne Zimmerman from the city of Mississauga, Divya Arora from the David Suzuki Foundation, Yvette Roy from the Credit Valley Conservation, and Tenley Conway from UTM's Department of Geography, Geomatics, and Environment.

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A leaked confidential document shows Doug Ford was advised of environmental risks in the PC’s new housing legislation, but moved forward anyway to win developer support. @fatimabsyed & @EmmaMci have a list of protections he wants to weaken, or cut. #onpoli thenarwhal.ca/doug-ford-hous…

Doug Ford’s housing plan cuts environmental protections | The Narwhal

Doug Ford wants to reduce regulations for developers in Ontario in the name of building more homes — and limit residents’ ability to object

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Earlier today, TRCA’s Board of Directors passed a unanimous resolution requesting the removal of certain clauses from the province’s housing legislation that would limit or reduce our existing responsibilities. Please click on the link to learn more: bit.ly/3fkePOM
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Attention teachers: Registration for our fall Branch Out program is now open! This program offers students in grades 6-12 a unique layered learning opportunity in their classroom and at a local green space. For more information and to sign up your class: cvc.ca/for-teachers/branch-o…
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#Contest alert! 🚨 Until September 8, enter for a chance to win our #ButterflyBlitz Photo Contest. Submit a photo that includes at least one of the following: A photo of a butterfly that includes a human element (e.g. butterfly landing on your hand or arm); A photo of a... 1/2
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Hemlock woolly adelgid has been confirmed in several hemlock trees near Grafton, ON. Protect Canada’s trees: report sightings to EDDMapS (bit.ly/3dAe2rP), burn firewood where you buy it, and don’t put birdfeeders near hemlocks. Learn more: bit.ly/3dr1suJ
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Grab your rain boots! Tomorrow - we're going through the wetlands with Laura Timms from @CVC_CA , to check in on our Skipper Butterfly pals! Here's a sneak peak! @TVO @RocketFund @FifthGround @lltimms #pollination #protectourplanet #skipperbutterflies #pollinators #wetlands
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What a great start to our 4th annual #ButterflyBlitz! Thank you to everyone that came out and will be contributing to this year's blitz!🦋 A big thank you to @yourriverwood for hosting this year’s kick-off event! Learn more about our @inaturalist project: inaturalist.org/projects/cvc…
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Join us for the 1st webinar in our Science Meets Policy series: Insect Conservation with @Jessicalinton86 @CanningsNDP, & @Kubeshi! Hosted by the Science Policy committee & @ESC_Students TOMORROW (March 4)! Full poster with details on how to join here: esc-sec.ca/wp-content/upload…
Poster text: Science Meets Policy” Webinar Series Webinar 1 - Insect Conservation Hosted by the Entomological Society of Canada’s Science-Policy Committee and Student and Early Professional Affairs Committee Friday March 4th, 2022 1:00-2:00 PM Eastern. Headshots of three people with captions: Jessica Linton: Senior Biologist at Natural Resource Solutions Inc. in Waterloo, Ontario. Richard Cannings: MP for the NDP in South Okanagan-West Kootenay, British Columbia. Mary Kubesh: Senior Advisor to the President at the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada.

ALT Poster text: Science Meets Policy” Webinar Series Webinar 1 - Insect Conservation Hosted by the Entomological Society of Canada’s Science-Policy Committee and Student and Early Professional Affairs Committee Friday March 4th, 2022 1:00-2:00 PM Eastern. Headshots of three people with captions: Jessica Linton: Senior Biologist at Natural Resource Solutions Inc. in Waterloo, Ontario. Richard Cannings: MP for the NDP in South Okanagan-West Kootenay, British Columbia. Mary Kubesh: Senior Advisor to the President at the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada.

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Also, SUPER COOL PHD ALERT! The deadline is Nov. 30 helping with habitat management for endangered butterfly recovery #2021ESCJAM
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Greenbelt "fingers" are protected lands in Ontario that follow waterways. You CAN'T build here. That could change in York Region, where council just voted to allow developers to build on them. Will the Ford government allow it? My latest @thenarwhalca: thenarwhal.ca/greenbelt-york…
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Teachers: We need your help! We're hosting an online focus group on Nov 26 with @TheTorontoZoo. Give your input on ways to engage you & your students with barrier-free educational programs. Funding is available to cover supply teacher backfill. Learn more: tinyurl.com/jfbeu5mp
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It is Orange Shirt Day to honour the Residential School survivors and the children who were lost. Here is a thread on what you and your family can do today to make reconciliation a reality! Start reading the TRC Calls to Action and pick some to work on.
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For the past two months, I've been making calls and digging through old Indian Affairs files from the 1890s and early 1900s. I was helping to find information about the student known as "Dummy Bad Boy" who appeared on the Truth and Reconciliation residential school memorial.
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Four years ago I retraced my mother's footsteps when she ran away from residential school. I shared this experience with my young son. I am thinking about her and the thousands of survivors 💔 Retracing my mother's escape from residential school cbc.ca/radio/tapestry/making…

Retracing my mother's escape from residential school | CBC Radio

In an effort to understand who her mother was, Martha Troian takes her young son on a journey that retraces her mother's life in northern Ontario and her time spent at the Pelican Lake Indian...

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