Field Botanists of Ontario

Field Botanists of Ontario is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to advancing botanical knowledge and conservation across Ontario since 1983. FBO serves as a vibrant community for botanists, naturalists, and plant enthusiasts of all experience levels, providing opportunities to explore Ontario's diverse flora through organized field trips and educational initiatives. The organization is committed to increasing knowledge and documentation of Ontario's native plants while fostering a welcoming, inclusive environment for learning and scientific exchange. Through quarterly publications, annual meetings, field trips to unique locations across the province, and student engagement programs, FBO plays a crucial role in promoting field botany education, supporting the next generation of botanists, and advancing plant conservation in Ontario.