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oe3c.ca @oe3c.ca · 03/05/2026

And last but not least, People’s Choice - Microscopic Architecture of Conoideocrella luteorostrata by Gabriela de Paula Congrats again! Winners, if you would like us to tag your social medias in the photos, DM us!

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oe3c.ca @oe3c.ca · 03/05/2026

Landscape 1st Place - Rocket Launch at Joshua Tree National Park by Matthew Summerville Landscape Runner Up - Lonely Tree by Molly Nethercott Close Up 1st Place - A Tiger Moth Isn’t So Scary Up Close by Lauren Nesbitt Close Up Runner Up - Mobile Home by Sarah Hein

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oe3c.ca @oe3c.ca · 03/05/2026

Evolution 1st Place - Axolotl by Shae Mitchell Evolution Runner Up - Ancient Blooms by Madelaine Legault Methodology 1st Place - Field Day in Ruscom River by Avery Ng Methodology Runner Up - Daphnia Claws Under Microscope by Julia Atteck

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oe3c.ca @oe3c.ca · 03/05/2026

Ecology 1st Place - Just Chillin’ by Chloe Pham Ecology Runner Up - A Tasty Treat by Caitlyn Tassé Ethology 1st Place - Calling Peeper by Noah Rhoden Ethology Runner Up - Foraging by Kiyoko Gotanda

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oe3c.ca @oe3c.ca · 03/05/2026

Congratulations to all of the winners of our OE3C 2026 Photography Contest! We had over 100 submissions of fantastic photos. Here are the first place and runners up from each category.

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oe3c.ca @oe3c.ca · 03/05/2026

OE3C is complete! Thank you to everyone who came out, we had some amazing talks, activities and guests this year. We hope you all enjoyed the conference and we will see you next year at York University. Photos below:

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oe3c.ca @oe3c.ca · 30/04/2026

Voting is NOW OPEN. Be sure to check out the submitted photos and select your picks for each category. Voting closes May 2nd at 12 noon, and winners will be announced at the closing ceremonies. See pollunit.com/polls/oe3c2026 or scan the QR code for submission and voting details!

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OE3C 2026 Photography Contest

The 2026 Ontario Ecology, Ethology, and Evolution Colloquium is hosting a Photography Contest!Attendees of OE3C 2026 are encouraged to submit their best photos to the contest and vote for their favour...

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oe3c.ca @oe3c.ca · 30/04/2026

📢 Last call for submissions to the OE3C 2026 Photography Contest! Submissions close on Friday, May 1st at 11:59 PM. Make sure to submit your favourite shots to each of the six categories for a chance to win a carefully curated prize pack full of Niagara goodies and more.

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oe3c.ca @oe3c.ca · 29/04/2026

OE3C is only two days away!

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oe3c.ca @oe3c.ca · 26/04/2026

Its coming up fast, see you next week everyone!

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oe3c.ca @oe3c.ca · 23/04/2026

Looking for a great opportunity to meet people in and around your field of research? Come to OE3C's evening social at Siris Tasting Room! Cover is $10 for non delegates.

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oe3c.ca @oe3c.ca · 22/04/2026

• Various themed books, stickers, and pins from 8trees (@8treesinc) – and more! Scan the QR code above to learn more and enter.

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oe3c.ca @oe3c.ca · 22/04/2026

Prizes include: • Delicious jams and syrups from Provisions Food Company (@provisions_food_company_) and Palatine Fruit and Roses (@palatineroses), showcasing the best of the Niagara fruit belt. • Native Ontario seed balls from the Brock University Seed Library.

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oe3c.ca @oe3c.ca · 22/04/2026

All attendees are welcome to enter one photo per category for a chance to win. Submissions are accepted until May 1st, and voting takes place during the conference.

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oe3c.ca @oe3c.ca · 22/04/2026

Calling all OE3C attendees! Do you enjoy taking photos in nature? Want to win some great prize packs and have your work featured throughout the conference and on our social media? You should enter our Photography Contest! 📸

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oe3c.ca @oe3c.ca · 16/04/2026

Hey all! We hope you are excited, it's only 15 days till OE3C!

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oe3c.ca @oe3c.ca · 10/04/2026

Just a reminder, last chance to register for OE3C is Friday, April 10th at 11:59! #conference #ontario

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oe3c.ca @oe3c.ca · 07/04/2026

Fixed QR code for the photo contest :D Make sure to submit your entries!

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oe3c.ca @oe3c.ca · 04/04/2026

Attention all artists! We are doing an art gallery at Brock for OE3C this year. If you are interested in displaying your art from April 30th to May 2nd to promote your work, email oe3c@gmail.com.

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oe3c.ca @oe3c.ca · 01/04/2026

Another extension :D General registration AND ABSTRACT SUBMISSION now close April 10th.

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oe3c.ca @oe3c.ca · 31/03/2026

Mark the date, Thursday April 30th the photography workshop will be happening at OE3C from 10:00 to 11:00AM. Learn how to take prize worthy photographs from Brock Universities local wildlife photography legend: Dr. Kiyoko Gotanda! Her photo portfolio can be found here: www.pidgephotography.com

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oe3c.ca @oe3c.ca · 28/03/2026

Are YOU a botanist? Do you want an OPEN ACCESS PAPER in Botany?? Come to OE3C for a chance to WIN and OPEN ACCESS WAIVER for the best botany talk this year at #oe3c2026

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oe3c.ca @oe3c.ca · 26/03/2026

Fun forest facts! If you join us for OE3C this spring, you will be able to see these amazing trees on campus and around the Universities biosphere reserve. Registration closes March 29th, we hope to see you soon! #ontario #forest #tree

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oe3c.ca @oe3c.ca · 21/03/2026

Reminder: Don't forget to register for OE3C, the registration and abstract submission deadline is coming up quick. You can sign up for the conference and browse accommodations at oe3c.ca! #ontario #conference #spring

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oe3c.ca @oe3c.ca · 21/03/2026

POV: your view this spring when you attend our conference. We will be doing a trip to Niagara Falls, one of Earth’s great natural wonders. Make sure to register for OE3C, running April 30th to May 2nd :D #niagara #ontario #conference

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oe3c.ca @oe3c.ca · 17/03/2026

Scan the QR code to go to the contest page for submissions, voting, as well as other contest details and deadlines. Terms and conditions apply. Link: pollunit.com/en/polls/oe3...

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oe3c.ca @oe3c.ca · 17/03/2026

Submissions and voting are now open, and winners will be announced on the last day of the OE3C. Photos submitted will be displayed throughout the Colloquium and the winning photos will be shared on our social media channels.

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oe3c.ca @oe3c.ca · 17/03/2026

More details on prize packs coming soon. Attendees can submit one photo in each of the following categories: Ecology Ethology Evolution Methodology (fieldwork) Landscape Close-Up Anyone in the public is welcome to vote on their favourite picture in each category.

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oe3c.ca @oe3c.ca · 17/03/2026

OE3C 2026 Photography Contest 📸 If you’re attending OE3C 2026 and enjoy taking pictures as you coexist within nature, you’re encouraged to participate in our Photography Contest! Enter for a chance to display your skills and win a prize pack full of fun nature-themed goodies.

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oe3c.ca @oe3c.ca · 15/03/2026

The CCOVI Tour will involve a guided tour of the CCOVI labs and cellar, which boasts over 40,000 bottles. The tour will also include a look at the Canadian Wine Library's collection of vintages, and will end with a tasting experience of some of Niagara's most remarkable wines.

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oe3c.ca @oe3c.ca · 15/03/2026

The Cool Climate Oenology and Viticulture Institute (CCOVI) at Brock University is an internationally recognized hub of research on the Canadian grape and wine industry. CCOVI provides training and guidance to researchers and industry members in grape and wine production.

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oe3c.ca @oe3c.ca · 15/03/2026

Conference Activity Highlight: CCOVI Wine Tour & Tasting 🍷 Thursday, April 30th, 2 - 4:30 PM Please note: this event is limited to attendees that are 19+ years of age. Pre-registration is required and will close April 16th at 5 PM. Description below:

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oe3c.ca @oe3c.ca · 15/03/2026

🌳🌲Exciting announcement 🌳🌲 This OE3C we are committed to going green. If you bring your own mug to the conference to reduce waste, you will get extra tickets for our raffle. Bring your mug to the registration table to ensure eligibility. #conference #ontario

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oe3c.ca @oe3c.ca · 13/03/2026

For the first time in 20 years, OE3C will be hosted at Brock University! Volunteer positions include: -Registration -Guides and traffic control -Hike and workshop volunteers If you are interested, check out the registration link: bit.ly/oe3cvolunteers

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oe3c.ca @oe3c.ca · 12/03/2026

Another species highlight, this time a little buggy :o }O))))))))))))))))> '''''''''''''''''''''' #ontario #conference #niagara

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oe3c.ca @oe3c.ca · 10/03/2026

Abstract submission is open for OE3C, make sure to sign up when you can! Add ons like the CCOVI Wine Tasting, Banquet, and Conference T-shirts are available! #ontario #conference #ecology #ethology #evolution

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oe3c.ca @oe3c.ca · 09/03/2026

We are proud to be partnered with Four Points by Sheraton, make sure to book soon as rooms will be going fast! The hotel is only 13 minutes away from campus by way of walking, for alternative accommodations we have some info on our website: oe3c.ca #conference

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oe3c.ca @oe3c.ca · 08/03/2026

Lab bio: "We are a multidisciplinary team interested in how natural selection or environmental contaminants shape cognition and the brain, with a focus on spatial behaviour. Our research combines field and wet lab work in brood parasitism, foraging behaviour, and migration."

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oe3c.ca @oe3c.ca · 08/03/2026

Keynote highlights are back :) Dr. Mélanie Guigueno is head of the Guigueno lab at McGill University, studying cognitive/behavioural ecology! #ontario #conference #spring

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oe3c.ca @oe3c.ca · 08/03/2026

Species highlight for today is: the sandhill crane! Although it is rare to see this species in Southern Ontario, it is possible during their migration :-D. OE3C is coming up soon, make sure to register and tell your friends. #ontario #conference #bird

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oe3c.ca @oe3c.ca · 06/03/2026

Here is the OE3C schedule for 2026! We hope you are excited, it is coming up very quickly. As you can see, we have many fun events planned for attendees, some of which we will be posting about soon. #ontario #ontariouniversities #conference #ecology #evolution #ethology

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oe3c.ca @oe3c.ca · 05/03/2026

"Her research integrates genomics and long-term demographic studies to characterize the evolutionary processes shaping patterns of variation across the genome and to link genetic variation to variation in individual phenotypes, fitness, and eventually population dynamics." #ontario #biology

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oe3c.ca @oe3c.ca · 05/03/2026

Bio: "Dr. Nancy Chen (she/her) is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of California, Los Angeles. Dr. Chen received her Ph.D. from Cornell University and was a postdoctoral fellow at the University of California, Davis."

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oe3c.ca @oe3c.ca · 05/03/2026

Another speaker highlight coming up! 🐧 Dr. Nancy Chen will be our keynote speaker for the evolution portion of OE3C. Fun fact, she did some research on seal populations in Antarctica (hence the humble Weddell seal in this image). Don't forget to register for OE3C, link in bio!

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oe3c.ca @oe3c.ca · 05/03/2026

Repost because the link was wrong ;( Did you know Ontario used to have sharks? (or rather shark-like fish). This is your fun evolution fact for the day, and reminder to register for OE3C (running April 30th to May 2nd)! Registration link in bio. #ontario #evolution #conference

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oe3c.ca @oe3c.ca · 28/02/2026

"As the PI of the Wildlife, Indigenous Science, Ecology (WISE) Lab, she and her research team work to weave Indigenous and Western knowledge systems to contribute to the advancement of environmental and ecological science."

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oe3c.ca @oe3c.ca · 28/02/2026

GUEST SPEAKER HIGHLIGHT: Dr. Jesse Popp 🌲🌳 "Dr. Jesse Popp is a Canada Research Chair in Indigenous Environmental Science at the University of Guelph. She is a member of Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory with Anishinaabe and mixed European heritage and strives to promote inclusive science."

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