Al Unwin,
Member of the United Nations and Dean of Business, Tourism and Environment at Niagara College, shared his passion about biological diversity and ecological restoration.

George Scott
President of Niagara Beeway, presented on the lobbying to protect bees and shared his passionate advocacy for beekeeping.

Margaret Pickles
Retired Niagara College science professor, presented a close-up look at the Monarch butterfly, its overwintering sites, the threats and conservation efforts being done locally and internationally.

Sherman Zavitz
Niagara Falls Historian, presented on famous folks who visited Niagara Falls.

Naomi O’Brian
Respite Services Manager, Niagara Region, addressed members on “ageism” and attitudes around aging.

Doug Willford
NCRA member, shared highlights of his travels to Australia.

Karen Cummings and Patricia Milne
Shared their book “The Indispensable Survival Guide to Ontario’s Long Term Health Care System” and tips to be proactive and prepared.

Peter “Dutch” Van den Berg
Co-ordinator of the Broadcasting, Radio, Television and Film Program, Niagara College, presented on student productions, live events, and his unique approach to teaching.

Christine Allum
Senior Advisor, Ontario Securities Commission, presented on investor education and fraud prevention.

Alicia Powell
Manager, Conservation Areas Programs, Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority, addressed members about our complex watershed and landscape in Niagara.

Martha Casson
Former VP at Niagara College, presented on alternative housing options.

Al Unwin
Dean of Business, Tourism and Environment, presented on Niagara College’s Commercial Cannabis Production Program.

Margaret Pickles
Shared her travel experience to the Galapagos Islands: The Natural History.

Isabella Bujor
The Giving Bowl of Canada”

Stu Black, President of NCRA, addressed the group on “Retirement Ain’t What It Used To Be.”

Craig Youdale
Dean, Canadian Food and Wine Institute, shared “The Future of Food and Beverage Education.”

Shawn Black
Member of the Niagara Parks Police High Angle Rescue Team, presented “Rescues From The Falls.”

Sarah Lepp
Graduate from the Environmental Technician Program, presented on “Students, Farmers and Data – Farming with Technology.”

Bob Martin
of Martin Farms “The Veggie Guy”, addressed members on “Looking for Food in All the Small Places.”

Al Unwin
Member of the United Nations and Dean of Business, Tourism and Environment, shared with the group his experiences as a member representing Canada on the United Nations.

Judy Hernder
Presented on behalf of Judy Hernder Essentrics on “Aging Backwards” with member participation

Alex Hall
addressed members on “Cyber-Seniors”

Josh Dayboll
addressed members on work done by Impossible Metals Canada Inc. on mining undersea metals using robots while safeguarding the deep-sea ecosystem

Isabella Bujor
of The Lemon Tree, gave a presentation on “The Giving Bowl of Canada” bringing food, education and medical care to children of Uganda.

Stu Black

President of NCRA, presented on Treasures in the Stream and how to improve our lives through the power of music

Wayne Liebau

Enthusiastic amateur astronomer, presented on the upcoming April 2024 Solar Eclipse and on Light Pollution

Aubrey Foley

Teacher at Port Colborne High School, presented on the Broken Spoke Program at Port Colborne High

Sherman Zavitz

Niagara Historian, presented on Laura Secord and her famous walk during War of 1812

Rochelle Bush

Trustee and Historian at the Salem Chapel British Methodist Episcopal Church presented on the Niagara Freedom Trail

Paul Zammit

Professor, Niagara College’s Environment Program