Small Actions, Big Impact April 22 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm EDT
Virtual Event

Name: Small Actions, Big Impact
Start: 2026-04-22T17:30:00-04:00
End: 2026-04-22T18:30:00-04:00

Location: Online

Virtual Event

This Earth Day, discover practical ways to support nature from your home and beyond!

Even the smallest actions can make a real difference for wildlife and the ecosystems we all depend on.

This free Earth Day event will empower you with practical, informed ways you can care for nature at home and in your community. You’ll hear from experts and receive an Earth Day Action Guide packed with simple ideas you can put into practice right away.

Can plants in your yard actually reduce rainwater runoff? What should you do if you spot an invasive species on a hike? And what if you live in an apartment — where do you start? Bring your questions! Whether you’re just getting started or already a nature enthusiast, you’ll find inspiration for your next steps.

You’ll also hear about real conservation wins — habitats restored, endangered species protected, landscapes conserved — made possible through collaboration with communities, partners and changemakers across Canada.

When people come together, small actions don’t stay small. They build momentum. They protect wildlife. They strengthen habitats. Make it count this Earth Day.

Live translation available in French.

Interested, but can’t attend live? A recording will be shared with all registrants after the event.

Speakers

	Margo Morrison Margo Morrison is the Director of Land Stewardship at the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) and has been with the organization for more than 20 years. She provides strategic leadership for how NCC identifies conservation priorities and cares for the lands it protects – maximizing conservation impact, supporting meaningful connections to nature, and fulfilling NCC’s responsibilities as a landowner, partner, and neighbour. Originally from Ottawa, Margo moved to Canada’s east coast to attend university and graduated from the University of New Brunswick with a degree in Forestry and Environmental Management and a minor in Geographic Information Systems. She has a strong interest in using technology to support conservation outcomes and is a registered professional forester in New Brunswick. Outside of work, Margo enjoys spending summers at her family cottage along the beautiful Wolastoq River with her husband and two daughters.
	Peter Soroye Peter is the Key Biodiversity Areas (KBA) Assessment and Outreach Coordinator at Wildlife Conservation Society Canada, supporting the work to identify sites of national and global importance for species and ecosystems across Canada. Peter completed a PhD at the University of Ottawa, where his research investigated the effects of climate change and land-use changes on pollinators. Peter’s other main area of research interest is in community science, especially how information gathered through it can inform research and make a difference in conservation. Based in Ottawa, Ontario, Peter is an avid camper, amateur wildlife photographer, and basketball player.
	Launne Kolla Launne Kolla is a sustainability advocate and the CEO and co-founder of Reroute, a hassle-free pickup service that collects recycling, hazardous waste and donations. In its first 18 months of business, Reroute has diverted over 100,000 pounds from the landfill while supporting 40+ community organizations and helping more than 300 individuals and families access essential goods. A former wildlife and marine biologist with 13 years of field experience, Launne brings a science-driven perspective to practical, everyday sustainability. Through her platform Do More Good, she shares accessible tips that empower people to reduce waste and live more lightly on the planet. Launne believes small, consistent actions create meaningful environmental change and promotes progress over perfection. She lives in Saskatoon, SK with her husband and three young daughters, where their family life is rooted in nature and community.
	Rachel Tancock Rachael Tancock, The Nature Educator, is a Naturalist and Content Creator who shares her knowledge and passion for nature through her @TheNatureEducator social media accounts to inspire connection and curiosity with the natural world. Her deep passion and interest in nature began during a childhood immersed in the outdoors, inspiring a life mission to advocate for nature. Rachael blends her knowledge, creativity, and energy to create educational content about plants, animals, fungi, ecosystems, conservation projects, climate change, and much more. She’s on a mission to inspire nature curiosity in everyone, which will lead to deeper care for the natural world