March Meeting: Coexisting with Urban Wildlife (Victoria Badham, Toronto Wildlife Centre)

MEETING TALK:

COEXISTING WITH URBAN WILDLIFE

As passionate gardeners focused on native plants, pollinator-friendly landscapes, rewilding, and reconciliation in the garden, we’re also increasingly aware of the growing presence of urban wildlife—coyotes, skunks, possums, foxes, rabbits, and more—in our green spaces. But how do we ensure our gardens remain safe, welcoming, and ecologically balanced for both pollinators while also keeping our wild neighbours safe?

Join Victoria Badham from the Toronto Wildlife Centre for an informative and engaging talk on how to make our gardens more wildlife-friendly while learning the best practices for peacefully coexisting with urban animals. All are welcome to attend—come be inspired and informed as we grow greener, wilder, and wiser together!

(Photo by Victoria Badham - With Hotdog)

ABOUT THIS MONTH'S SPEAKER:

VICTORIA BADHAM is Toronto Wildlife Centre (TWC)'s Education and Outreach Manager. She joined TWC’s Wildlife Hotline team in 2011 after completing her undergraduate degree in Environmental Policy and Urban Studies at the University of Toronto. Responding to thousands of hotline calls – from wildlife emergencies to requests for general wildlife information – increased Victoria's awareness of the vast issues affecting urban wildlife, as well as commonly held misconceptions about some wild species, and the urgent need for broader public education. She now holds a Master of Education from the University of Toronto and manages TWC’s hotline, education and outreach programs. Victoria aims to inspire children, youth and adults alike to respect and connect with nature and the amazing wild species with whom we share our neighbourhoods.

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