Craig Symonds took part in the BioBlitz Newfoundland and Labrador 2025, a week-long survey of the Limestone Landscapes of the Great Northern Peninsula, near L’Anse aux Meadows, where the Vikings first landed and established the earliest known European settlement in North America. The event brought together ecologists, biologists and other specialists to document and identify the amazing biodiversity in this rare ecosystem, including plants so endangered they are found nowhere else on Earth. As one of Canada’s designated Priority Places for Species at Risk, the Limestone Landscapes are the focus of collaborative conservation and research efforts. Symonds’ participation was made possible with support from the Biological Survey of Canada, and the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador's Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture in affiliation with Environment and Climate Change Canada.

For Toronto’s CONTACT Photography Festival, Craig Symonds exhibited 'A Tribute to the Honey Bee' in collaboration with Melanie Coates aka BEEGrrl, a Toronto urban beekeeping pioneer who launched the world’s first rooftop hotel apiary on the Fairmont Royal York in 2008. The project highlighted the delicate balance between agricultural needs and the preservation of natural ecosystems, using honey bees as a platform for reflection. Recognized as part of the official World Bee Day celebrations by the United Nation’s Food and Agriculture Organization, the exhibition was produced with generous support from the Ontario Arts Council, an agency of the Government of Ontario.

Craig Symonds received Honourable Mentions in the 2024 Key Biodiversity Areas (KBA) Canada Photo Contest, which celebrates photography from special places that are critical for nature and wildlife. KBA Canada is a national program that identifies these important areas, working with conservation groups, nonprofits and Provincial/Territorial governments to support efforts to protect them. The recognized images were captured at the Royal Botanical Gardens, part of the Dundas Valley to Cootes Paradise KBA. The gardens were granted the use of the title ‘Royal’ in 1930 by King George V, reflecting a long tradition of safeguarding important places and stewardship of natural heritage.

As part of BeeCon 2024 Craig Symonds presented ‘Exploring Mexico's Stingless Bees: A Photographer's Perspective.’ The conference was hosted by the Centre for Bee Ecology, Evolution, and Conservation at York University, a recognized global leader in bee research. As the first nature photographer to present at BeeCon, he highlighted the cultural and ecological significance of stingless bees in Oaxaca, rooted in Indigenous meliponiculture.

The Spring 2024 Newsletter of the Entomological Society of Ontario featured a cover photo by Craig Symonds, a new member of the society. Founded in 1863, it is Canada’s oldest entomological society, with a mission to further the study and appreciation of insects.

Craig Symonds is a certified Pollinator Steward with Pollinator Partnership. He was trained to understand the importance of pollinators, the plants they rely on, and how to create healthy habitats for them. Pollinator Partnership co-hosts the North American Pollinator Protection Campaign (NAPPC), which promotes pollinator health across Canada, the United States, and Mexico. As the world's largest organization focused exclusively on protecting pollinators, Pollinator Partnership leads groundbreaking initiatives in conservation, education, and research.

Craig Andrew Charles Symonds is a Canadian nature photographer known for his images of Ontario’s bees and butterflies. Trained at one of Canada’s top photography schools, he first gained recognition for his vibrant event photography of Toronto’s nightlife and rave scenes. The COVID-19 lockdowns led him to try beekeeping, through which he started to photograph his honey bees. This curiosity soon expanded, drawing his camera toward the ecology of pollinators and the connections between insects, plants, and people.