Meet our 2024 InTO the Ravines Champions

Ketheesakumaran Navaratnam & Suba Krishnakumar

‘Living in Scarborough Rouge-Park, our neighborhoods are blessed with an abundance of nature, including a wonderful ravine system that many of us are not yet familiar with. We are thrilled to explore and learn about the ravines in our area, engaging community members and fostering a love for nature. As Ravine Champions, we hope to revive community spirit and unity by unlocking the power of nature.’

Olivier Herlin & Luz Paczka

‘We’re excited to be InTO the Ravine champions to develop connections with other community members, support nature (re)connection, and facilitate the discovery and care of Mimico’s past, present and future.’

Mary Ann Janice Kalalang & Hannah Marie Sabit

‘We are very grateful to be part of this great initiatives of Into the Ravines programs and we can’t wait to learn, be equipped with tools needed to mobilize our community young and old so that together as a community we can be partners in taking care of the Ravine system and the land we call our home.’

Zainab Zewari & Najia Zewari

‘Whenever I go to the ravine, while being in nature, listening to the sound of the birth and the water I feel mentally calm.’ – Zainab Zewari

‘The ravine in Don Valley West, Don River, and all the ravines that I have visited so far in Toronto, give me the feeling, that, we should be grateful for nature’s astonishing beauty offers to us, and the importance of our responsibility to protect them for the future generations.‘ – Najia Zewari

Deepak Monga & Vidula Monga

‘The ravine reminds me that even when life carves out deepest valleys, there is a path forward if I am willing to walk it.’ – Deepak Monga

‘InTO Ravine program has boosted our zeal to share the beauty and strength of ravines with other community members who are ignorant of this blessing.’ – Vidula Monga

Paul Yang & Jin Yang

‘Young friends, let’s go to Ravine Park and have fun together!’ – Paul Yang

‘Go out and embrace the beautiful scenery of Toronto Ravine Park! Long live the harmony between human and nature!’ – Jin Yang

Cervina Liu & Sammi Dao

‘As Ravine Champions, we are excited to contribute to the mission of the InTO the Ravines program. We look forward to engaging with community members by encouraging them to connect with local ravines. We hope not only to educate the public about the ecology and geological history of Toronto’s ravine system, but also to spread awareness and appreciation for our ravines. It’s important to us that we inspire community members from all walks of life to explore creative ways to protect our green spaces.’

Shivdas Pai & Bina Israni

‘The highest education is that which does not merely give us information but makes our life in harmony with all existence.’

Lily Wang & Eileen Zhang

‘We’re excited to become InTO the Ravines Champions because it allows us to bring our community together for fun activities while protecting Toronto’s unique ecosystems. We hope to learn about Toronto’s ravine systems, and we aim to create enjoyable and educational experiences that foster a stronger, more connected community while preserving the beauty and health of our ravines.’

Adolphina Wilson & Yvonne Wilson

‘The creation of a thousand forests is in one acorn.’