The Roberta Bondar Foundation

The Roberta Bondar Foundation 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.

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

Today is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. We remember and honour the lives that were lost through residential ...
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.

Right now, piping plovers are nearly finished heading south towards the Gulf of Mexico, Southern Atlantic Coast or the B...
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!

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

Thank you to everyone who came out to the opening of the Patterns and Parallels: The Great Imperative to Survive exhibit...
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.

The 2026 Summer Camp Bondar Challenge season has wrapped up! While our judges are going through this year's submissions,...
09/18/2026

The 2026 Summer Camp Bondar Challenge season has wrapped up! While our judges are going through this year's submissions, check out last summer's Overall Diamond Level winner from Camp Tanamakoon!

📸“Shadowed Mushroom” by Uma Bayfield.

We are celebrating Plover Appreciation Day today! You can learn more about these fascinating creatures at our Patterns &...
09/16/2026

We are celebrating Plover Appreciation Day today! You can learn more about these fascinating creatures at our Patterns & Parallels: The Great Imperative to Survive exhibition at the MHC Gallery in Winnipeg, which will be on display until October 10th!

Fun Fact: Adult Piping Plovers weigh approximately the same as 6-8 toonies!

Did you know that grasshoppers are older than dinosaurs? The earliest grasshopper fossils are from the Carboniferous per...
09/11/2026

Did you know that grasshoppers are older than dinosaurs? The earliest grasshopper fossils are from the Carboniferous period, over 300 million years ago.

📸 “Resting on a Blade of Grass” by Tana Gojtan

Dr. Roberta Bondar’s Patterns & Parallels: The Great Imperative to Survive exhibit opens at the MHC Gallery of the Canad...
09/09/2026

Dr. Roberta Bondar’s Patterns & Parallels: The Great Imperative to Survive exhibit opens at the MHC Gallery of the Canadian Mennonite University on September 11th! Please join Dr. Roberta Bondar on September 11th from 7:00-8:30pm in the CMU Chapel for an inspiring discussion on her journeys and experience with science research, photography, space exploration and more. Following this, there will be a book signing with Dr. Bondar as well as a reception in the MHC Gallery to celebrate the opening!

The Canadian Astronaut, scientist and photographer is bringing her photography of at-risk migratory birds and their stunning habitats to Winnipeg! Patterns & Parallels is the culmination of the past decade of Dr. Bondar's fieldwork exploring the unique challenges faced by three at-risk bird species.

This exhibit will be on display in partnership with the MHC Gallery until October 10th!

It’s back to school, and that means the EcoSchools Canada Bondar Challenge is starting up! Students across Canada are ge...
09/08/2026

It’s back to school, and that means the EcoSchools Canada Bondar Challenge is starting up! Students across Canada are getting outside to put their nature photography skills to the test.

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