A Lifelong Love for Wildlife Conservation & Community Talks September’s conservation spotlight shines on Anne, whose groundbreaking work bridges decades of research with real-world solutions for some of Ontario’s most vulnerable wildlife. On September 10th 2026. She took the stage at the Niagara Falls Nature Club, sharing how her lifelong dedication to snakes—especially their overwintering
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August Highlights: Celebrating Conservation, Creativity, and Community As the summer sun begins to soften and the leaves hint at the changing seasons, we’re taking a moment to reflect on a remarkable August filled with conservation milestones and community-driven initiatives. From raising awareness of species “at risk” at local events to collaborating with local turtle organizations,
July’s Highlights: Resilience, Reptiles, and Restoration July brought its share of challenges, with wildfire smoke and poor air quality forcing us to adjust some of our field work and outdoor activities. While the health and safety of our staff and students always comes first, we were still able to make meaningful progress on our research,
PRIDE, TURTLES, AND COMMUNITY ACTION June is a month of celebration, connection, and conservation at 8Trees Inc. We’ve woven all three into our Love Collection. We’re proud to support a unique combination of nature, science, and Pride with designs that celebrate Ontario’s species at risk, their mesmerizing mating behaviors, and the vibrant spirit of Pride
May Wrap-Up: 8Trees Inc. Brings the Fun, and a Little Bit of Chaos! May has been a whirlwind of excitement, education, and—let’s be honest—a few weather-induced challenges. But through it all, the 8Trees Inc. team powered on, connecting with nature lovers, budding scientists, and families at two incredible events. From student-led research conferences to celebrating
Join 8Trees for a Wainfleet Bog Bio Blitz 8Trees Inc. is excited to invite you to participate in our upcoming Wainfleet Bog Bio Blitz at the end of May! This one-day field event will bring together students, researchers, naturalists, and community members to help collect important biodiversity and population survey data within the Wainfleet Bog,
Kick starting our season with Amphibian calling surveys and Earth Day! As April rolled into spring, things didn’t just bloom — they woke up. Early in the season, our team was already out in the field launching amphibian surveys across the Niagara region. From searching for salamanders under cover to listening for calling frogs at
Where Community Meets Conservation: March Highlights March was a meaningful month of community conversations and wildlife advocacy for 8Trees. On World Wildlife Day, we were honoured to be invited to a special panel discussion at the Fine Grind Cafe in downtown St. Catharines. It was a wonderful evening filled with curious minds, thoughtful questions, and
8Trees Inc. takes part in the 86th MidWest Fish & Wildlife Conference January was an exciting month for 8Trees Inc. as we proudly took part in the 86th MidWest Fish & Wildlife Conference, one of North America’s leading gatherings for conservation professionals, researchers, and natural resource practitioners. Our President & Senior Systems Ecologist, Anne Yagi,
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2025 Year in Review As 2025 comes to a close, we’re reflecting on a year filled with community connection, conservation outreach, and exciting growth. At 8Trees Inc., every event, partnership, and project is guided by our mission to protect Ontario’s wildlife, especially species at risk, through education, advocacy, and creative public engagement. This year was
