At Canadore College, our 650-acre College Drive Campus is more than just a setting for learning—it’s a thriving ecosystem filled with diverse life, ready to be discovered and appreciated. Located in the heart of North Bay, our campus provides a unique opportunity to immerse in nature while playing an active role in preserving and celebrating biodiversity.

About the Campus Biodiversity Network

The Campus Biodiversity Network, founded in Montreal, Quebec, aims to create an international network of colleges and universities dedicated to monitoring and protecting campus biodiversity using the iNaturalist digital tool.

Their key goals include:

* Building a community committed to documenting and conserving campus wildlife and plants.
* Raising awareness and promoting local biodiversity conservation.
* Empowering individuals to take daily actions for sustainability and well-being through nature immersion.
* Creating easily accessible biodiversity profiles.
* Contributing to global biodiversity research.

Our goals include:

* Identifying 1,000 species within one year of the Fall 2023 launch.
* Engaging 1,000 unique users to make observations within 1,000 days.

You Can Make a Difference and Contribute!

Join the Campus Biodiversity Network

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Download the iNaturalist App: This digital data-collection tool allows you to identify and document the diverse species you encounter on our campus, from the towering trees to the vibrant wildflowers and elusive wildlife. Available for Android and iO

Contribute to the Campus Biodiversity Network: Your observations will be part of a global effort to understand and conserve biodiversity, creating a rich, accessible database of local wildlife and plants.

Participate in Biodiversity Walks

Organized by our Organizational Development and Talent Management (ODTM) and Sustainable Canadore teams, these walks are not just a step towards our biodiversity goals but a chance for well-being through exercise and nature immersion.

Our Trails

The multi-use trail system is open year round and a great way to get out and enjoy all that nature has to offer. Trail maps and descriptions can be found on Discovery Routes and Trans Canada Trails