How Do I Do This: An Environmental Career Podcast

S06 E05 Samantha Stephens - Science and Conservation Photographer

Sun, 07 Apr 2024 22:00:00 -0400

This week we sit down with Samantha Stephens an award-winning science and conservation photographer and National Geographic Explorer. She uses her photography skills and compelling storytelling to communicate scientific research to highlight the work of conservationists in Canada.

To see her work be sure to follow her at! https://www.instagram.com/samanthastephens_/

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S06 E04 - Peter Simons - Chief Park Naturalist at Algonquin Provincial Park

Sun, 24 Mar 2024 17:00:00 -0400

On this episode we chat with Peter Simons. Peter works for Ontario Parks as the Chief Park Naturalist out of the Algonquin Provincial Park Nature Center! Peter talks about his experiences working in a popular provincial park as well as shares tips and tricks to land an environmental career.

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S06 E03 Zachary Sherker

Fri, 16 Feb 2024 18:00:00 -0500

Today we are hanging out with Zachary Sherker! Zach is a PhD candidate at the University of British Columbia in the Pacific Salmon Ecology and Conservation Lab. He is investigating how small scale barriers affect salmon migration in BC.

To know more about the UBC Pacific Salmon Ecology & Conservation Lab their work, and available opportunities check out their website at!

https://www.pacificsalmonecologyconservationlab.ca/

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z.sherker@oceans.ubc.ca

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S06 E02 - Samreen Munim - Field Biologist - Ontario Forest Birds at Risk Program

Sun, 04 Feb 2024 19:00:00 -0500

Today we are joined by Samreen Munim a field biologist with the Ontario Forest Birds at Risk Program (OFBAR) at Birds Canada. The program is focused on the promotion of land stewardship, beneficial forest management practice and the research of at-risk species in Ontario.

To learn more about the program and opportunities to get involved check out their website at!

https://www.birdscanada.org/bird-science/ofbar

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S06 E01 - Moon Pruvost - Program Director - Hope Mountain Centre for Outdoor Learning

Mon, 29 Jan 2024 01:00:00 -0500

Today we sit down with Moon Pruvost the Program Director at Hope Mountain Centre for Outdoor Learning. Moon chats with us about moving to Canada and starting her career in conservation and outdoor education.

Tune in this week as we learn about programs at the HMC, grizzly bear conservation, and coexisting with wildlife.

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https://www.hopemountain.org

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Bonus Episode: ELB 2023 Annual General Meeting

Tue, 23 Jan 2024 20:00:00 -0500

BONUS EPISODE! Your regular podcast hosts take the back seat while our ELB co-chair Mara McHaffie hosts a panel of three great science communication experts to chat about making science accessible and how to communicate conservation. She is joined by Jody Allaire of Birds Canada, Jackson Hudecki of the Royal Botanical Gardens and Hamilton Naturalist Club, and our past ELB chair and OG podcast host Meredith Meeker.

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S05 E09 - Lexi Armstrong - Assistant Conservation Biologist - Nature Conservancy of Canada

Thu, 16 Mar 2023 21:00:00 -0400

Today we sit down with Lexi Armstrong. Lexi is an Assistant Conservation Biologist for the Invasive Species Program at the Nature Conservancy of Canada. Lexi talks about her journey becoming a conservation biologist and what she loves most about her current position!

Tune in this week as we learn how she uses her passion for nature to eradicate invasive species and make room for regeneration of native species.

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S05 E08 Josie Vayro, Primatologist, Wildlife Research Lead at Bailey Consulting

Fri, 10 Mar 2023 18:00:00 -0500

Today we sit down with Josie Vayro. Josie is a primatologist by trade and a former instructor at Thompson Rivers University and Calgary University. And has most recently transitioned from academia into the world of consulting.

Tune in this week as we learn how she uses her background and passion for nature to address both the biological and social aspects surrounding modern conservation issues!

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S05 E07 - Aranya Iyer, Ecologist at World Wildlife Fund for Nature Canada & Co-Director of FREED

Wed, 01 Mar 2023 07:00:00 -0500

Today we are joined by Aranya Iyer, Associate Specialist for World Wildlife Fund for Nature Canada. Aranya is also a co-founder of Field Research and Ecology and Evolution Diversified or FREED for short! Aranya is working hard to limit the barriers for indigenous, black or racialized communities by organizing field trips to help undergraduate students gain valuable skills for their careers! Tune in to hear about all the great things Aranya is up to!

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S05 E06 - Stefan Weber, National Seed Strategy Coordinator at the Canadian Wildlife Federation

Tue, 21 Feb 2023 10:00:00 -0500

Today were are joined by Stefan Weber the National Seed Strategy Coordinator at the Canadian Wildlife Federation.

By promoting ecosystem restoration, native plant re-vegetation, and combatting "plant blindness", Stefan's work is bringing native Canadian plant species to
the conservation forefront!

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S05 E05 - Emily Febrey (Ranger Em), Stewardship Communications Technician

Wed, 08 Feb 2023 18:00:00 -0500

Emily currently works at St. Clair Region Conservation Authority as Stewardship Communications Technician. She helps create wetland, forest and grasslands in the St. Clair watershed and even helps with Species At Risk Work!

Emily also has a TV show on Rogers TV called Learn with Ranger Em, definitely check her out there!

Ranger Em - YouTube
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S05 E04 Alejandro Prescott-Cornejo - Marketing Associate at Mongabay / Board Member at ELB / Wildlife Photographer

Wed, 01 Feb 2023 14:00:00 -0500

Tune into this episode to hear from Alejandro about his time working in the environmental field from a Marketing perspective. Also hear about his time on the ELB board and experiences running APC Wildlife Photography.

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S05 E03 Bailey Consulting

Tue, 24 Jan 2023 09:00:00 -0500

https://www.linkedin.com/company/bailey-environmental-consulting-inc./

Bailey Environmental Consulting Inc.

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S05 E02 Steve Marks - Herpetologist

Tue, 17 Jan 2023 10:00:00 -0500

Scales Nature Park | Reptiles And Amphibians | Ontario

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S05 E01 Meredith Meeker - ELB Chair/ Carleton University

Tue, 10 Jan 2023 10:00:00 -0500

ELB welcomes two new hosts for season 5 Alex Legere and Kandyce Affleck! Our new hosts begin with turning the magnifying glass inwards interviewing our very own Emerging Leaders for Biodiversity Chair and past podcast host Meredith Meeker. This week Meredith chats with us about her experiences within ELB, her current Master's at Carleton University, and past work experiences.

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S4 E05 Kate Landry - WWF Canada

Tue, 12 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400

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S4 E04 Hayley Goodchild - Program Coordinator/Landscape Designer

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 20:00:00 -0400

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S4 E03 Will Van Hemessen - Consulting Botanist

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0400

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S4 E2 - Darlene Coyle - Watersheds Canada

Tue, 22 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0400

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S4 E01 Katy Alambo - Ottawa River Keepers

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0400

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S3E8 Kandyce Affleck - St Clair Region Conservation Authority

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 18:00:00 -0500

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S3 E06 Gregary Ford - Swim Drink Fish and the Niagara Coastal Community Collaborative

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 07:00:00 -0500

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S3 E05 Jackie Ho - Protected Places Coordinator at Ontario Nature

Tue, 23 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500

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S3E4 Tara Bauer - Blue Marble Learning Scene

Tue, 16 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500

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S3 E03 A Special Careers Pandemic Panel with Sherwin Watson-Leung, Larissa Nituch, Nusha Keygohbadi, and Jessica Steiner

Mon, 08 Nov 2021 18:00:00 -0500

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S3 E02 Brian Wilkie - Environmental Law, MNRF

Tue, 02 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Before starting his career at MNRF, Brian worked as an environmental engineer for six years. He then got his law degree and, for the past 28 years, has worked for the province of Ontario prosecuting natural resources offenses. In his spare time, Brian is also an avid bird watcher.

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S3 E1 Tiffani Harrison - Conservation Outreach and Field Biologist

Tue, 26 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400

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S3 E0 Season 3 trailer

Mon, 25 Oct 2021 10:00:00 -0400

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S2 E17 Jennifer Szczerbak - VP of Land Development Ecology R.J. Burnside

Wed, 26 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Jennifer Szczerbak is the Vice President of Land Development Ecology at RJ Burnside. She has experience conducting sub-watershed studies, environmental impact studies, and greenlands systems planning. In her work, Jennifer loves collaborating across disciplines and improving local biodiversity through restoration projects.

Websites and Links mentioned:
RJ Burnside Careers Page: https://www.rjburnside.com/careers/
RJ Burnside on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rj-burnside-&-associates/?originalSubdomain=ca
Jennifer Szcerbak on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-szczerbak-38521536/?originalSubdomain=ca
Find Your Local Conservation Authority: https://conservationontario.ca/conservation-authorities/find-a-conservation-authority

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I recorded this episode on the Williams Treaty, signed in 1923 by 7 Anishnaabe First Nations. The closest community to me is the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation. This region is the traditional territory of the Anishnaabe and Haudenosaunee peoples, which they shared peacefully under the Dish with One Spoon Wampum agreement. Today, it is still home to many First Nations, Metis, and Inuit peoples.

Music by Scott Holmes
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S2 E16 Christian Friis - Canadian Wildlife Service, ECCC

Tue, 18 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Spending much of his childhood outside in nature, Christian Friis grew to realize the beauty and power of nature. While attending Mount Allison University, he volunteered for Long Point Bird Observatory. This experience would solidify where he would focus his career - bird conservation. Christian now works for the Canadian Wildlife Service, Ontario Region as a Wildlife Biologist, where he focusses on shorebird monitoring and conservation.

Websites and Links mentioned:
Elder Dr. Albert Marshall Two Eyed Seeing Talk: https://youtu.be/DTJtAdH9_mk
Two-Eyed Seeing TEDTalk: https://youtu.be/bA9EwcFbVfg
Native Lands Website: https://nativelands.ca/
21 Things You May Not Know About the Indian Act: https://www.ictinc.ca/blog/21-things-you-may-not-have-known-about-the-indian-act-
James Bay Shorebird Project Volunteer: https://www.jamesbayshorebirdproject.com/volunteer
Ontario Shorebird Survey: https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/services/bird-surveys/shorebird/ontario.html
Breeding Bird Survey: https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/services/bird-surveys/landbird/north-american-breeding/overview.html
Marsh Monitoring Program: https://www.birdscanada.org/bird-science/marsh-monitoring-program/
Canadian Wildlife Services Regional Offices: https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/services/species-risk-act-accord-funding/contact-canadian-wildlife-service-regional-offices.html
Christian Friis on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christian-friis-5b000a1/
A Passion for Wildlife Book: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3733218-a-passion-for-wildlife
Canadian Wildlife Service Website: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/wildlife-plants-species.html

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S2 E15 Filip Rakic - Wildlife Health

Tue, 11 May 2021 07:00:00 -0400

Filip is a recent graduate from the Wildlife Biology Program at McGill University, where he first began participating in Northern Research within the Humphries Research Group. These opportunities to experience working in Arctic communities inspired him do an MSc with the Kutz Research Group, allowing him to gain experience in the domain of wildlife health.

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Research Page: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Filip-Rakic-3
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/filip-rakic-4bb9a6154/?originalSubdomain=ca
Twitter: https://twitter.com/FilipRakic8

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S2 E14 Bryan Poirier - Manager of Strategic Conservation Policy at ECCC

Tue, 04 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Bryan Poirier is the manager of strategic conservation policy in the Canadian Wildlife Service, a branch within environment and climate change Canada. In that role, Bryan and his team work to ensure that biodiversity policy and considerations are incorporated into other government priorities and initiatives, including those related to climate change. Bryan is especially interested in the interconnections between biodiversity policy and other social and environmental issues.

Websites and Links mentioned:
Federal Recruitment of Policy Leaders Program: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/recruitment/graduates/recruitment-policy-leaders.html
Federal Public Service Recruitment Programs: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/recruitment.html
Federal Post-Secondary Recruitment: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/recruitment/graduates/post-secondary-recruitment.html
Government of Canada Jobs: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/jobs/opportunities/government.html
BiodivCanada: https://biodivcanada.chm-cbd.net/
Nature Based Solutions Initiative: https://www.naturebasedsolutionsinitiative.org/
Canadian Wildlife Service: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/wildlife-plants-species.html
Canada Public Service Commission: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission.html

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S2 E13 Jenna Siu - Coordinator, Conservation Biology at NCC

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Jenna did her undergraduate degree at Queen’s University in environmental studies and biology, and completed a research based Masters at Western University. She is also one of the founding members and a past board member of the Emerging Leaders for Biodiversity. Jenna has experience working with various species at risk and in land stewardship in Ontario. She currently works for the Nature Conservancy of Canada as a Coordinator, Conservation Biology for areas in the Greater Toronto Area.

Websites and Links mentioned:
Nature of Conservancy of Canada Website: https://www.natureconservancy.ca/en/
Nature Conservancy of Canada Job Postings: https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=b0f3dbb9-c0c3-450e-b942-8ef0c3d60ac5&ccId=19000101_000001&lang=en_CA
Nature Conservancy of Canada Volunteer Opportunities: https://www.natureconservancy.ca/en/what-you-can-do/conservation-volunteers/
Jenna's Twitter: https://twitter.com/jennacsiu?lang=en

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S2 E12 Sherwin Watson-Leung - Program Manager, Aquatic and Wetland Restoration

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Sherwin is an aquatic ecologist working with a team to implement restoration projects in the Credit River. With Credit Valley Conservation, Sherwin is a Program Manager of Aquatic and Wetland Restoration. Sherwin’s passions lie with improving & preserving our water resources, empowering others and- as a Chinese Canadian and a person of colour- improving diversity and equity in the environmental field. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his wife and kids travelling, exploring the outdoors, listening to indie music, and attending concerts.

Websites and Links mentioned:
Ontario Stream Assessment Protocol Course (for 2022): https://trca.ca/conservation/environmental-monitoring/technical-training/ontario-stream-assessment-protocol/
"Restoring a Buried Creek" Youtube Video: https://youtu.be/mv5rX9QbdRI
Credit Valley Conservation "Get Involved": https://cvc.ca/learn-and-get-involved/
Credit Valley Conservation Youtube Page: https://www.youtube.com/user/CreditValleyCA

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S2 E11 Brenna Anstett - L.E.A.F. Residential Planting Programs Manager

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Brenna holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts degree in Geography and Environmental Governance from the University of Guelph and has been an ISA certified arborist for 6 years. She has been employed at LEAF (Local Enhancement & Appreciation of Forests) for over 7 years- currently working as a Residential Planting Programs Manager- and some of her past experiences include research in dendroclimatology and tree planting projects with the Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority. In her spare time, Brenna enjoys synchronized skating, travelling and hiking, and she is an aspiring landscape photographer.

Websites and Links mentioned:
Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park: https://www.nps.gov/seki/index.htm
LEAF's website: https://www.yourleaf.org/
LEAF Backyard Biodiversity Program: https://www.yourleaf.org/backyard-biodiversity
LEAF Volunteer Opportunities: https://www.yourleaf.org/volunteer

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S2 E10 Toby Thorne - Toronto Zoo Native Bat Conservation Program

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 07:00:00 -0400

Toby caught his first bat at the age of eleven and hasn’t looked back. After teenage years chasing the bats of southern England, he studied biology at the University of Oxford and moved to Canada in 2013 for a Research Master’s investigating bat migration, supervised by Dr. Brock Fenton. Since then he has worked on bat conservation programs in Ontario and authored a field guide to the bats of the province. Since 2016 he has worked on the Native Bat Conservation Program at the Toronto Zoo, as the Program Coordinator.

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Toronto Zoo Native Bat Conservation Program: https://www.torontozoo.com/bats
Toronto Zoo Jobs: https://www.torontozoo.com/jobs

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S2 E09 Jackie Hamilton - Greenbelt Foundation

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 07:00:00 -0400

Jackie is senior research and policy advisor with the Greenbelt Foundation, and a previous Emerging Leaders for Biodiversity Board Member. Through her work, Jackie helps to review current knowledge and research, and help apply it to protecting the long term sustainability of the Greenbelt. As an urban forester and arborist, she helps to grow and manage trees and greenspaces across cities.

Websites and Links mentioned:
Greenbelt Foundation: https://www.greenbelt.ca/
Near Urban Nature Project: https://www.greenbelt.ca/near_urban_nature_project
Greenbelt Foundation on Twitter: https://twitter.com/greenbeltca
Greenbelt Foundation on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ontariogreenbelt/

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S2 E08 David Seburn - Canadian Wildlife Federation

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0400

David Seburn is currently the Freshwater Turtle Specialist with the Canadian Wildlife Federation. Previously, he was a consultant specializing in the conservation of amphibians and reptiles. He has written more than a dozen scientific papers on amphibians and reptiles, and in 2020 was presented with the Blue Racer Award, from the Canadian Herpetological Society, for significant contribution to the conservation of amphibians and reptiles.

Websites and Links mentioned:
Canadian Wildlife Federation: https://www.cwf-fcf.org/en/
The Turtle Project: www.helptheturtles.ca
How to Help Turtles Cross Roads: https://blog.cwf-fcf.org/index.php/en/why-did-the-turtle-cross-the-road-2/

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S2 E07 Natasha Barlow - Birds Canada, Boreal Conservation

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Natasha is currently working to facilitate the protection of Boreal birds across Canada, during all parts of their life cycle, as a Boreal Conservation Project Specialist with Birds Canada. She believes that by studying birds, it can allow us to rectify the disconnect between scientists and the public, providing an avenue where we can have those difficult conversations about conservation that need to be had. Through Natasha's work, she has become increasingly aware of the interesting challenges that come with balancing human needs with natural resource protection.

Websites and Links mentioned:
Natasha Barlow's LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natasha-barlow/
Birds Canada Website: https://www.birdscanada.org/
Birds Canada on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/birdscanada/
Birds Canada on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/birds.canada/?hl=en
Birds Canada on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BirdsCanada
Birds Canada on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt90dw0_IrttadSfd7P9Gfg

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S2 E06 Matt Dyson - Postdoctoral Fellow with Wilfrid Laurier University and ECCC

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0500

Matt is a wildlife ecologist and a postdoctoral fellow at Wilfrid Laurier University, working with Environment and Climate Change Canada to understand the cumulative effects of disturbance on boreal caribou in Ontario. Matt is interested in how wildlife respond to landscape change and his graduate research focused on ducks. Matt is also the current President of the Ontario Chapter of The Wildlife Society, an organization in the province that supports and promotes a network of wildlife professionals.

Websites and Links mentioned:
Matt's Twitter: https://twitter.com/dysonwildlife?lang=en
Matt's Website: https://mattedyson.weebly.com/
Wildlife Society, Ontario Chapter: http://www.octws.ca/
OCTWS Conference: http://www.octws.ca/conference.html

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S2 E05 Kathleen Houlahan Chayer - Ontario Parks

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0500

Kathleen is an Interpretive Naturalist in the Discovery Program of Ontario Parks. She has a passion for helping people connect with the natural world and loves when she can share her love of parks with others. She's worked for Ontario Parks for 9 years in various roles including a Frontline Interpreter, a Resource Technician, and the Discovery Leader of MacGregor Point Provincial Park. She is currently acting as the Learning and Education Specialist for Ontario Parks.

Websites and Links mentioned:
Ontario Parks: https://www.ontarioparks.com/en
MacGregor Point Provincial Park: https://www.ontarioparks.com/park/macgregorpoint
Ontario Parks Jobs Listings (GoJobs): https://www.gojobs.gov.on.ca/Jobs.aspx?Language=English
Ontario Parks Twitter: https://twitter.com/OntarioParks
Ontario Parks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ontarioparks/
Ontario Parks Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ontarioparks/?hl=en

Thank you so much to Kathleen for sharing her time and knowledge with us!

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S2 E04 - Steve Hounsell Chair of the Ontario Biodiversity Council

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 11:00:00 -0500

Steve Hounsell is a retired biologist who spent his career with Ontario Power Generation (OPG) and the former Ontario Hydro, where he managed their biodiversity programs. Steve, an ardent supporter of sustainability and the conservation of biodiversity, is the Chair of the Ontario Biodiversity Council, the President of Forests Ontario, and a Past President of Ontario Nature.

Websites and Links mentioned:
Ontario Biodiversity Council: http://ontariobiodiversitycouncil.ca/
Ontario's Biodiversity Strategy: http://ontariobiodiversitycouncil.ca/resource/obs/
Forests Ontario: https://www.forestsontario.ca/en

Thank you so much to Steve for sharing his time and knowledge with us!

ELB: http://www.el4biodiversity.ca/
ELB Board Member Opportunities: http://www.el4biodiversity.ca/join-elb.html

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S2 E03 - Larissa Nituch - Ontario Ministry of Natural Resource and Forestry

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500

Larissa Nituch is a Science Operations Supervisor with the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry, leading the delivery of the provincial rabies research and control program. She has worked for MNRF for over 12 years in a diversity of roles related to wildlife research and monitoring, operations, and policy, and holds a Masters of Science from Trent University, focusing on disease in wild American mink. Larissa is also the lead for MNRF’s Chronic Wasting Disease Surveillance program as well as a variety of other wildlife health projects.

Websites and Links mentioned:
OPS Careers Website: https://www.gojobs.gov.on.ca/Jobs.aspx
MNRF Website: https://www.ontario.ca/page/ministry-natural-resources-and-forestry
MNRF on Facebook & Instagram: @ONresources
MNRF Rabies: https://www.ontario.ca/page/rabies
MNRF CWD: https://www.ontario.ca/page/chronic-wasting-disease

Thank you so much to Larissa for sharing her time and knowledge with us!

ELB: http://www.el4biodiversity.ca/
ELB Board Member Opportunities: http://www.el4biodiversity.ca/join-elb.html

You can help to stop the spread of rabies by:

reporting dead bats
checking your cargo, truck, boat and trailer for raccoons, especially if you’re leaving the United States
removing food sources around your home that might attract wildlife, including pet food
contacting local animal control if you find a wild animal in your truck or cargo
not releasing wildlife without reporting it to the MNRF
never trapping and relocating wildlife (it’s illegal to move wild animals more than 1 km)

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S2 E02 - Gary Pritchard - Indigenous Restoration Ecologist and Engagement Specialist Part 2

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500

Gary Pritchard is an Indigenous Restoration Ecologist and Indigenous Placemaker (Engagement Specialist) from Curve Lake First Nation, and incorporates Indigenous Knowledge Systems into ecosystem restoration and recovery. He has worked with, and traveled to, over 300 Indigenous Communities throughout Canada and the USA. Gary has extensive knowledge of conducting environmental assessments and implementing environmental policy, project planning, and permitting, while working in conjunction with a variety of multidisciplinary sectors. In addition to his work as an Indigenous Restoration Ecologist and Indigenous Placemaker, Gary is a University and College Professor teaching about Indigenous Relations and the environment.

A big thank you to Gary for sharing his time and knowledge with us!

This is the first part of a two-part interview.

ELB: http://www.el4biodiversity.ca/
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I recorded this episode on the Williams Treaty, signed in 1923 by 7 Anishnaabe First Nations. The closest community to me is the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation. This region is the traditional territory of the Anishnaabe and Haudenosaunee peoples, which they shared peacefully under the Dish with One Spoon Wampum agreement. Today, it is still home to many First Nations, Metis, and Inuit peoples.

Music by Scott Holmes
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S2 E01 - Gary Pritchard - Indigenous Restoration Ecologist and Engagement Specialist Part 1

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500

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S2 E0 - How do I do this? An environmental career podcast Trailer

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500

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E13 Emerging Leaders for Biodiversity - A year in review

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500

For the end of Season 1, I sat down with three of our board members, our Chair Thomas McAuley Basai, our Coordinator Kelsey Worboys, and our Treasurer Jackie Ho to look back and reflect on 2020 and what we have to look forward to in 2021.

And a huge thank you to you our listener who has tuned in and come with us on this wild journey. It wouldn’t have been possible or any fun without you. And because of you, we will be coming back for Season 2 on February 2, 2021 so make sure you like and subscribe so you don’t miss an episode.

Also check out our socials, especially our Facebook group and fill out the podcast survey so you can shape what questions we ask, and who we talk to in season 2! The signup for our book club is also live! We will be going through all the awesome book recommendations made by our wonderful Season 1 Podcast Guests.

I also need to thank the ELB board members for being so supportive of the podcast - I couldn’t have done this without them and all of their work behind the scenes!

ELB: http://www.el4biodiversity.ca/
ELB Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/el4biodiversity
ELB Book Club, launching January 21, 2021: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/2021-online-book-club-tickets-134130302345
Podcast Season 1 Feedback Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WRN28HN

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E12 Jovana Shrestha - Urban Wildlife Conservation Network

Thu, 17 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500

Jovana Shrestha is a first year student at McGill University studying environmental biology. An aspiring wildlife biologist, artist, and conservationist! She created the Urban Wildlife Conservation Network in hopes of showing others that there are always opportunities to get involved in conservation, no matter where you are!

A big thank you to Jovana for sharing her time and her passion with us!

Urban Wildlife Conservation Network: https://urbanwildlifecn.wixsite.com/uwcn

ELB: http://www.el4biodiversity.ca/

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E11 Brian Millward - Community Stewardship Coordinator

Thu, 10 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500

Brian is the Stewardship Coordinator at LEAF - Local Enhancement and Appreciation of Forests. He holds a Master's of Environmental and Life Sciences from Trent University and is passionate about connecting people to the natural world. Before joining LEAF, he participated in a behavioural study of sloths in Costa Rica and studied prairie songbirds in Alberta. He has also led Environmental Stewardship programs with summer camps and volunteer groups. Brian enjoys dancing, traveling, hiking, and performing stand-up comedy.

A big thank you to Brian for sharing his time and enthusiasm with us.

For this week's challenge, we continue to build on the theme of a sustainable holiday season. In a shameless plug, please check out the ELB blog post, which gives new and constructive ways to be more green for the holidays.

LEAF: https://www.yourleaf.org/
ELB Blog "How to Have An Eco-Friendly Holiday" by Heather Kerrison: http://www.el4biodiversity.ca/blog/how-to-have-an-eco-friendly-holiday
ELB: http://www.el4biodiversity.ca/

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E10 Shauna Fernandes - Senior Planning Ecologist

Thu, 03 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500

Shauna Fernandes is a Senior Planning Ecologist with the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority. Her role includes implementing the Authority’s ecology interests by providing professional and technical review of applications under the Planning Act, Conservation Authorities Act and Environmental Assessment Act including environmental background studies, environmental impact studies, Master Environmental Servicing Plan, and environmental assessments.. She received her Honours Bachelor of Science at the University of Toronto at Scarborough (2007) and more recently a Masters in Public Administration from Queen’s University.

A big thank you to Shauna for sharing her experiences and journey with us. I hope it has helped shed some light on areas we can all improve on to ensure we create a welcoming and diverse industry.

For this week’s challenge, try to rethink how we shop and prioritize novelty over the holidays. Normalizing second-hand and home-made gifts is a great way to save money and reduce our impact on the planet.

TRCA: https://trca.ca/
TRCA opportunities: https://trca.ca/get-involved/ and https://trca.ca/about/careers/
Conservation Ontario: https://conservationontario.ca/
Sustainable Gift Ideas: https://learn.eartheasy.com/guides/tips-for-sustainable-giving/
ELB: http://www.el4biodiversity.ca/

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E09 Nicholas Schwetz - Terrestrial Ecologist Ontario to BC

Thu, 26 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0500

Nicholas is an ecologist currently working in Victoria BC, though he is originally from Waterdown, Ontario. He has worked in the private and public sectors in both provinces. He was formally trained as a terrestrial ecologist with a focus on ecosystem restoration.

A big thank you Nick for sharing his experiences with us and for being so honest and candid. I hope it has helped shed some light on areas we can all improve on to ensure we create a welcoming and diverse industry.

For this week’s challenge, we are going to dive more into the environmentally controversial issue of pets. Pets can contribute to a lot of environmental issues if the pet owner isn’t responsible and I’m not just talking about outdoor cats. Off-leash dogs can disturb nesting birds, spook mammals, and crush vegetation. So check out the resources and make sure you are being an environmentally responsible pet owner.

Off-leash dogs: https://www.protectnatureto.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Impacts-of-dogs-on-wildlife-10-Aug-16.pdf

Eco-Friendly pet tips: https://www.euronews.com/living/2019/03/31/7-ways-to-be-an-eco-friendly-pet-owner

Outdoor cats: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/moral-cost-of-cats-180960505/

ELB: https://www.el4biodiversity.ca/

I recorded this episode on the Williams Treaty, signed in 1923 by 7 Anishnaabe First Nations. The closest community to me is the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation. This region is the traditional territory of the Anishnaabe and Haudenosaunee peoples, which they shared peacefully under the Dish with One Spoon Wampum agreement. Today, it is still home to many First Nations, Metis, and Inuit peoples.

Music by Scott Holmes
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S1 E08 Jack Imhof - Former Director of Conservation Ecology and National Biologist

Thu, 19 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0500

Jack Imhof might be semi-retired now but he is still a leading expert in ecosystem restoration, aquatic ecology, and watershed science. he has worked as the Director of Conservation Ecology and National Biologist at Trout Unlimited Canada, while also fulfilling the role of Senior Aquatic Ecologist at the OMNR (now the MNRF). He has published over 20 papers and earned both his B.Sc and M.Sc. from the University of Waterloo.

A huge thank you to Jack for sharing his time and his wisdom. I think it is incredible to hear about what one person can accomplish within a career.

This week's challenge is to leave your favourite park better than when you found it, whether that means picking up garbage or joining a "friends of group"; there are so many ways to make a difference, it's up to you.

Trout Unlimted Canada: https://tucanada.org/
Find a TUC chapter: https://tucanada.org/chapters/
"Friends Of..." examples: https://www.friendsofshorthillspark.ca/
https://cvcfoundation.ca/campaigns/fundraising-committees/friends-of-island-lake/
https://friendsofthespit.ca/
Park Clean-ups: https://blog.credo.com/2019/07/how-to-plan-an-ocean-or-park-clean-up-in-your-community/
Leave-no Trace: https://www.leavenotrace.ca/home
Emerging Leaders for Biodiversity: http://www.el4biodiversity.ca/

I recorded this episode on the Williams Treaty, signed in 1923 by 7 Anishnaabe First Nations. The closest community to me is the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation. This region is the traditional territory of the Anishnaabe and Haudenosaunee peoples, which they shared peacefully under the Dish with One Spoon Wampum agreement. Today, it is still home to many First Nations, Metis, and Inuit peoples.

Music by Scott Holmes
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S1 E07 Dr. Nusha Keygohbadi - Associate Professor at Western University

Mon, 16 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0500

Dr. Nusha Keyghobadi is an Associate Professor at Western University. Her research program combines elements of population genetics, population ecology, and landscape ecology, with a focus on understanding the effects of habitat fragmentation on genetic diversity. She has worked on the conservation genetics of at-risk butterflies, on mosquitoes that are vectors of wildlife disease, and in agricultural and forest entomology. She is also passionate about teaching and outreach.

A big thank you to Nusha for sharing her time and experience with us.

This week's challenge is to make a low-carbon footprint meal, taking into consideration distance traveled, production methods, and, water and land use.

Dr. Nusha Keygohbadi website: https://www.uwo.ca/biology/faculty/keyghobadi/
Low Carbon-footprint recipes: https://www.liveeatlearn.com/recipes-to-reduce-carbon-footprint/
Emerging Leaders for Biodiversity: http://www.el4biodiversity.ca/

I recorded this episode on the Williams Treaty, signed in 1923 by 7 Anishnaabe First Nations. The closest community to me is the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation. This region is the traditional territory of the Anishnaabe and Haudenosaunee peoples, which they shared peacefully under the Dish with One Spoon Wampum agreement. Today, it is still home to many First Nations, Metis, and Inuit peoples.

Music by Scott Holmes
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S1 E6 Graham Eby - Manager of Aquatics and Monitoring

Thu, 05 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0500

Graham Eby is the Manager of Aquatics and Monitoring at Aquafor Beech, a private consulting firm. He has been in the industry working as an aquatic ecologist for almost 5 years and has already made a splash in the industry, earning the respects of his co-workers, clients, and agency staff.

He got his Bachelor of Environment and Business at the University of Waterloo and a post-graduate certificate in ecosystem restoration from Niagara College. When he's not working you can still find him down by the river either restoring habitat, contributing to citizen science, or just enjoying an early morning fish.

A big thank you to Graham for sharing his time and experience with us!

Aquafor Beech: http://www.aquaforbeech.com/
Aquafor Beech Projects:
https://www.clarington.net/en/do-business/robinson-creek-and-tooley-creeks-subwatershed-study.asp
https://www.kitchener.ca/en/city-services/stormwater-master-plan.aspx
https://www.kitchener.ca/en/city-services/environmental-assessments.aspx#Upper-Blair-Creek
Fun Fixes: https://www.demilked.com/creative-fixes-broken-things/
Emerging Leaders for Biodiversity: http://www.el4biodiversity.ca/

I recorded this episode on the Williams Treaty, signed in 1923 by 7 Anishnaabe First Nations. The closest community to me is the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation. This region is the traditional territory of the Anishnaabe and Haudenosaunee peoples, which they shared peacefully under the Dish with One Spoon Wampum agreement. Today, it is still home to many First Nations, Metis, and Inuit peoples.

Music by Scott Holmes
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S1 E5 Stephanie Sobek-Swant - Executive Director

Thu, 29 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0400

Stephanie Sobek-Swant is the Executive Director of rare Charitable Research Reserve. She is an internationally trained biodiversity researcher, published author, and has worked at Universities across Ontario and Canada.

She has been in charge of rare Charitable Research Reserve, a land trust and environmental institute in the Waterloo region since 2014 and also hold various board positions in other eNGOs.

This week's challenge is to re-discover what sparked your love for the environment (whether it was a place or activity), and to take a moment to recharge your battery.

A big thank you to Stephanie for sharing her time and experience with us!

rare: https://raresites.org/
Indigenous Canada Course: https://www.ualberta.ca/admissions-programs/online-courses/indigenous-canada/index.html
Fun nature activities: https://www.outdoors.org/articles/amc-outdoors/10-backyard-nature-activities-for-kids
Emerging Leaders for Biodiversity: http://www.el4biodiversity.ca/

I recorded this episode on the Williams Treaty, signed in 1923 by 7 Anishnaabe First Nations. The closest community to me is the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation. This region is the traditional territory of the Anishnaabe and Haudenosaunee peoples, which they shared peacefully under the Dish with One Spoon Wampum agreement. Today, it is still home to many First Nations, Metis, and Inuit peoples.

Music by Scott Holmes
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S1 E4 Jody Allair - Director, Citizen Science and Community Engagement

Thu, 22 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0400

Jody Allair is the Director, Citizen Science and Community Engagement at Birds Canada. He is an avid birder and naturalist who enjoys sharing his enthusiasm for the natural world.

Over the years Jody has coordinated a variety of different bird research projects including the Southern Ontario Bald Eagle Monitoring Program, the Ontario Nocturnal Owl Survey and the Southern Ontario Forest Birds at Risk Program. He currently manages and delivers a variety of programs for Bird Canada’s Bird Education Program.

In addition to his work at Birds Canada, Jody has been a Birding Tour Leader with Eagle-Eye Tours since 2008. His tour destinations have included Belize and Guatemala, Trinidad and Tobago, Hawaii, Mexico, New Zealand, Alberta, Ontario, New Brunswick and Newfoundland.

This week's challenge is to research the impacts of the palm oil industry and make sustainable choices, especially when it comes to Halloween Candy. Check out the links to learn more about products made with sustainable palm oil.

A big thank you to Jody for sharing his time and passion with us!

Birds Canada: https://www.birdscanada.org/
eBird: https://ebird.org/home
Merlin bird ID: https://merlin.allaboutbirds.org/
iNaturalist: https://www.inaturalist.org/
Toronto Zoo: https://www.torontozoo.com/events/Palm-oil-free2016.pdf
Palm oil facts: https://www.wwf.org.uk/updates/8-things-know-about-palm-oil
Emerging Leaders for Biodiversity: http://www.el4biodiversity.ca/

I recorded this episode on the Williams Treaty, signed in 1923 by 7 Anishnaabe First Nations. The closest community to me is the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation. This region is the traditional territory of the Anishnaabe and Haudenosaunee peoples, which they shared peacefully under the Dish with One Spoon Wampum agreement. Today, it is still home to many First Nations, Metis, and Inuit peoples.

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S1 E3 - Alex Meeker - Aquatic Restoration Coordinator

Thu, 15 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0400

Alex Meeker is an aquatic restoration project coordinator at Conservation Halton where she works to make watersheds healthier. She has been in the environmental field for just over 5 years now and has worked for a consulting firm, not-for-profit, and now a conservation authority.

She did her undergrad at St Francis Xavier University and her masters at the University of Guelph. She also has a post-graduate certificate in ecosystem restoration from Niagara College.

This week's challenge is to take care of the environment in your own backyard - literally. We want you to leave the leaves. Leaves provide important habitat for overwintering insects and butterflies. Learn why it is important to put the rake down in the link below.

A big thank you to Alex for sharing her time and experience with us.

Conservation Halton Volunteer Corps: https://conservationhalton.ca/community-education-and-involvement
Conservation Halton Restoration Projects: https://conservationhalton.ca/ecological-restoration
Trout Unlimited Canada: https://tucanada.org/
Brown Girl Outdoor World: https://browngirloutdoorworld.com/
Melanin Basecamp: https://www.melaninbasecamp.com/
David Suzuki: https://davidsuzuki.org/queen-of-green/how-to-leave-the-leaves
Emerging Leaders for Biodiversity: http://www.el4biodiversity.ca/

I recorded this episode on the Williams Treaty, signed in 1923 by 7 Anishnaabe First Nations. The closest community to me is the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation. This region is the traditional territory of the Anishnaabe and Haudenosaunee peoples, which they shared peacefully under the Dish with One Spoon Wampum agreement. Today, it is still home to many First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples.

Music by Scott Holmes
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S1 E2 - Karl Lamothe - Research Biologist

Thu, 08 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0400

Karl Lamothe is a Research Biologist with Fisheries and Oceans Canada working to understand and improve the science of species reintroduction for freshwater fishes and mussels protected under the Species at Risk Act.

Although now grounded in southern Ontario, Karl grew up in a small, rural town in Connecticut, United States where he began his pursuit of understanding freshwater ecosystems. Karl earned his Bachelor's of Science (2011) and Master's of Science (2013) in Biology in the United States and subsequently decided to move to Canada to pursue his Ph.D. in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Toronto (2017). Karl developed a love for writing during his Ph.D. and has now published over a dozen peer-reviewed journal articles, government reports, laboratory manuals, and science blogs, among others.

This week's challenge is to learn about the water cycle and your place in it. Check out the links to learn more about the importance of water and then brainstorm ways to reduce your personal water use.

A big thank you to Karl for sharing his time with us. You were a wonderful guest!

Karl Lamothe: https://karllamothe.com/
Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada: https://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/index-eng.htm
Bill Nye Water Cycle Video: https://www.ontario.ca/page/species-risk-ontario
Canadian Wildlife Federation Watershed: https://cwf-fcf.org/en/resources/for-educators/resource-sheets/you-live-in-a-watershed-get.html
Emerging Leaders for Biodiversity: http://www.el4biodiversity.ca/

I recorded this episode on the Williams Treaty, signed in 1923 by 7 Anishnaabe First Nations. The closest community to me is the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation. This region is the traditional territory of the Anishnaabe and Haudenosaunee peoples, which they shared peacefully under the Dish with One Spoon Wampum agreement. Today, it is still home to many First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples.

Music by Scott Holmes
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S1 E0 ELB Podcast trailer and Land Acknowledgement

Wed, 30 Sep 2020 21:00:00 -0400

Emerging Leaders for Biodiversity aims to connect youth and emerging professionals in Ontario with each other, opportunities in the environmental sector, and with the Ontario Biodiversity Council, all the while promoting biodiversity conservation. While this year it might not be business as usual, our mission remains the same so make sure if you haven’t already, join ELB so you can get our newsletter and all our exciting updates, you can also check us out on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

We have an amazing season of incredible guests lined up just for you. We are going to be talking with senior professionals from some of the top ENGO’s in the country, Senior professionals from Government Agencies and the Private sector. We’re going to talk about what it takes to make a lasting career in the industry and real tips to help you break in or land that next dream job.

Each week I will be recording from my home office turned studio. I personally reside on the Williams Treaty, signed in 1923 by 7 Anishnaabe First Nations. The closest community to me is the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation. This region is the traditional territory of the Anishnaabe and Haudenosaunee peoples, which they shared peacefully under the Dish with One Spoon Wampum agreement. Today, it is still home to many First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples.

Indigenous Canada Course: https://www.ualberta.ca/admissions-programs/online-courses/indigenous-canada/index.html

Our Website: http://www.el4biodiversity.ca/
ELB Facebook group:
ELB Twitter: http://twitter.com/el4biodiversity
ELB Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/el4biodiversity/
ELB LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/el4biodiversity/

Your Weekly Challenge: Watch "Rotten" on Netflix and reexamine your weekly groceries to eliminate areas of waste and look for more sustainable options: https://www.netflix.com/ca/title/80146284

Music by Scott Holmes
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S1 E1 - Jessica Steiner - Conservation Programs Director

Wed, 30 Sep 2020 20:00:00 -0400

Let the Journey Begin!

Jessica Steiner is the Conservation Programs Director at Wildlife Preservation Canada and is the co-founder of their Canadian Species Initiative. She has had the opportunity to work hands-on with many Canadian and exotic Species at Risk. Jessica studied Zoology at the University of Guelph and earned a Master’s of Applied Science in Wildlife Health and Population Management from the University of Sydney, Australia.

She has great advice on the importance of leveraging all types of work experience and the inside scoop on how to get a job at Wildlife Preservation Canada.

This week's challenge is in honour of Jessica and the work Wildlife Preservation Canada does. Learn more about the species at risk that live in your neighborhood. Find ways to help contribute to their recovery, such as participating in citizen science projects, raising awareness through an Instagram post, or lobbying your local politicians to make room for habitat.

A big thank you to Jessica for taking the time to share her knowledge with us. It was a pleasure chatting with you.

Wildlife Preservation Canada: https://wildlifepreservation.ca/
Bumblebee Watch: https://www.bumblebeewatch.org/
Ontario Species at Risk: https://www.ontario.ca/page/species-risk-ontario
iNaturalist: https://www.inaturalist.org/
How to Build a Snailery: https://www.wikihow.com/Build-a-Snail-House
Emerging Leaders for Biodiversity: http://www.el4biodiversity.ca/

I recorded this episode on the Williams Treaty, signed in 1923 by 7 Anishnaabe First Nations. The closest community to me is the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation. This region is the traditional territory of the Anishnaabe and Haudenosaunee peoples, which they shared peacefully under the Dish with One Spoon Wampum agreement. Today, it is still home to many First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples.

Music by Scott Holmes
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