Call for Speakers

We are seeking speakers for the 2026 Ontario Ecological Restoration Conference, taking place October 16–17, 2026 at the University of Waterloo.

We welcome proposals from restoration practitioners, students, researchers, land stewards, Indigenous and community partners, conservation organizations, agencies, consultants, growers, and anyone facilitating or studying ecological restoration.

Presentation formats

Speakers may propose either:

• 15-minute presentation with 5 minutes for questions
• 50-minute workshop or demonstration

Topics

We are especially interested in seed-based restoration and native seed production, but welcome all topics related to ecological restoration, including:

• Seed-based restoration
• Native wildflower horticulture
• Restoration policy
• Monitoring for restoration success
• Restoration for connecting landscapes
• Communicating restoration
• Species-at-risk
• Invasive species management

We welcome completed projects, work in progress, research, practical demonstrations, and field-based experience.

Submit a proposal

Speaker participation is voluntary.

Please complete the speaker proposal form by July 15, 2026.

Questions? Contact oerconference@gmail.com