Urban Ravine Summit: Connecting People, Place & Purpose

Join us on Friday, November 7, 2025, for a full-day event exploring the role of Toronto’s ravine system in building more connected, resilient, and inclusive communities. Hosted at Toronto Botanical Garden, the Urban Ravine Summit brings together municipal staff, community leaders, environmental professionals, planners, and nonprofit partners to explore how we care for and work within ravine landscapes. With a focus on connection — to people, to place, and to shared purpose — this year’s program will highlight collaborative models, nature-based solutions, and the importance of community in shaping our urban ecosystems. 
Friday, November 7, 2025
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Ave E, Toronto
Presented by Toronto Botanical Garden and Park People 

Keynote Speaker: Dr. Nadina Galle
The Wild is Calling: Reconnecting to Nature, Right Where We Live 
In this keynote, Dr. Nadina Galle explores three vital forms of connection we must restore in cities: to place, to species, and to purpose. From citizen-led biodiversity mapping in urban ravines to tweeting trees and AI insect sensors, she shares real-world examples of how emerging tools are helping urbanites rediscover the wild right outside their door. With stories from around the globe — including nature-prescription programs and immersive experiences like Amsterdam’s “Talking Trees” — Nadina shows how nature and technology can work together to reconnect us to meaning, belonging, and hope. 
Dr. Nadina Galle is a Dutch-Canadian ecological engineer, keynote speaker, and author of The Nature of Our Cities (HarperCollins), a #1 Amazon bestseller. She’s internationally recognized for pioneering the “Internet of Nature,” a global movement that uses technology to build resilient, nature-rich communities. A National Geographic Explorer and Fulbright Scholar at MIT, her work has been featured by Bloomberg, NPR, and the New York Post. More at nadinagalle.com. 
Program Highlights 

Morning Sessions: Presentations and panels exploring urban nature, ravine stewardship, and collaborative approaches to city-building — highlighting innovative strategies for integrating natural spaces within the urban Afternoon” target=”_blank” title=”Daniel. 
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Afternoon Breakout Sessions: Facilitated sessions offering opportunities for professional exchange, case study sharing, and sector-specific details. 
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