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Stong Pond, York University

Dona Nissangaratchie

she/her
Department

Cinema & Media Arts

Program

Cinema & Media Arts - Production (BFA)

Graduate Year

2026

Specialities

Directing / Film Editing / Photography / Producing

During my daily walk to Pioneer Village station I decided to take a detour and stop by Stong Pond at York University and found these amazing pollinators at work. A blue damselfly, a sweat bee and a bumble bee were all at work while the grey headed coneflower danced with the wind, all playing their part in supporting our ecosystem.

These small interactions are a constant reminder to slow down and observe the beauty of the world that lies around us. It’s also a reminder to leave nature as discovered and not disturb the delicate balance it maintains.