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Taking Care of Earth, Taking Care of Us. Reconnecting people with nature through art + science 📸 🌎

Mission: The Roberta Bondar Foundation connects people to the natural world, inspiring curiosity, respect for and conservation of the environment while building healthier lives.

10/10/2026

Today is World Mental Health Day. Getting outside and spending time in our surrounding natural environments can be so beneficial for clearing the mind and connecting with nature. Through our Bondar Challenge programs, we encourage youth to explore, learn and see the beauty in our biodiversity through a camera lens!

“Getting youth outside to explore the world around them through photography, contributes to their overall wellness and mental health.” - Dr. Roberta Bondar

10/09/2026

Tomorrow is World Migratory Birds Day, so grab your binoculars and get ready to head outdoors to try and spot your favorite bird! Millions of these birds travel thousands of miles each year, and there are so many ways that we can work to protect them so they can complete a successful flight! Avoiding the use of pesticides, creating and conserving bird habitats and applying window markers to avoid bird collisions are just a couple of easy ways you can contribute to protecting these species!

📸”Nature’s Journey” by Saul, EcoSchools Bondar Challenge winner.

10/07/2026

It’s World Space Week! This photo depicts NASA's Orion spacecraft and SpaceX’s Starship human landing system test for the upcoming Artemis III mission, following the success of Artemis II completed earlier this year in April.

At the Roberta Bondar Foundation, space exploration is at the core of many of our initiatives. Dr. Roberta Bondar has combined space photography along with aerial and surface photography to inform her ‘Space for Birds’ Project. She uses this as a tool to investigate migration and behavioral patterns for seven endangered or threatened Avian Bird Species. You can read more about this initiative on our website!

10/06/2026

Don’t miss out on a chance to see the Patterns & Parallels exhibit at the MHC Gallery, only open until October 10th! Come by for a visit to learn more about Dr. Roberta Bondar’s work on endangered and threatened migratory birds and to view some of her incredible photography!

L-R: Hon. Patricia Bovey, Member Board of Directors for RBF, Tricia Dyck, MHC Art Gallery Director, Dr. Roberta Bondar.

10/05/2026

It’s Teachers Day! Huge shoutout to the teachers and educators who help run our various Bondar Challenge initiatives each year, these programs truly would not be possible without your hard work and effort!

10/02/2026

“My goal of this photo was to show that change is beautiful and to show how gorgeous and strong this tree looks.”

📸”Through the lens” by McKenzie, EcoSchools Bondar Challenge winner.

09/30/2026

Today is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

We remember and honour the lives that were lost through residential schools, and reflect on the ongoing impacts to survivors, families, and Indigenous communities. We must listen, learn, and ensure that Indigenous voices are heard as we continue to work toward repairing the harms of residential schools and colonialism. We recognize Indigenous Peoples as conservation leaders and vital stewards of the land on which we reside.

09/28/2026

Right now, piping plovers are nearly finished heading south towards the Gulf of Mexico, Southern Atlantic Coast or the Bahamas. While some populations complete this migration in just a couple of days, some take up to a few months due to the several stops they make along the way!

09/25/2026

“The goal of this portrait taken in the Carolinian zone (Ontario) was to capture the harmless and shy nature of garter snakes.”

📸“Ojitos Curiosos” by Ana, EcoSchools Bondar Challenge winner.

09/22/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out to the opening of the Patterns and Parallels: The Great Imperative to Survive exhibit to see Dr. Roberta Bondar’s photography and attend her discussion and book signing! This exhibit will be open until October 10th in partnership with the MHC Gallery.

You can read more about this exhibition and interviews with Dr. Bondar on our website’s recent media page.

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1820 Bayview Avenue
Toronto, ON
M4G0B5

Website

http://www.therobertabondarfoundation.org/

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