16 posts
Canadian Conservation Corps
Finding Happiness in the Big Waves of Georgian Bay
Jessie is a participant of the Canadian Conservation Corps. “You’re always the first to laugh and laugh often and it makes everything brighter.” That’s what one of my fellow cohort…
Nature: Canada’s Most Beautiful Classroom
Mounting evidence suggests that teaching children outside is hugely beneficial to their wellbeing as well as their overall education. One such study found that classes taught inside following outdoor education…
- Canadian Conservation Corps
- Coasts & Oceans
- Connecting With Nature
- Education & Leadership
- Endangered Species & Biodiversity
- Forests & Fields
- Lakes & Rivers
You Know What We Did Last Summer — How About This Summer?
Another Solid Year for Canadian Wildlife Conservation Last year, we published a post updating you on all of the wildlife conservation and education work we were able to accomplish because…
My Answer to the Age-Old Question
“So, what do you do?” My barber asked me this common enough question a few weeks ago. In the spirit of small talk, I boiled it down to the most…
When Strangers Become Family
Danéa Gauthier-Wiebe is a member of Group 8 of the Canadian Conservation Corps. This experience has been a whirlwind. There are no other words to explain it. Well perhaps I…
Old Mountains, New Perspectives
Emily Hancock is a participant in Wintertide, Group 7 of the Canadian Conservation Corps. Before joining the CCC Adventure, she hiked the US Appalachian Trail in 2017 and the US…
Tides Come in High and Low, so Does Wintertide
Lisa Chen is a participant in Group 7 of the Canadian Conservation Corps. After a week-long debate, Group 7 of the Canadian Conservation Corps has finally decided on the group…
Doing the Carlton
Harry Townson-Doucette is a participant in Group 7 of the Canadian Conservation Corps. I didn’t know what to expect going in to Stage One of the Canadian Conservation Corps (CCC)…
My Solo Experience — Winter Camping Adventure
Simon is a member of Group 7 of the Canadian Conservation Corps. The morning of solo, we had to indicate how comfortable we were going into the overnight camping experience…
Chickadees Lead to Owls?
Julien is a participant in Group 6 of the Canadian Conservation Corps. One day during my Stage 2 field placement I was assisting the visitor safety team of Pacific Rim…
