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Canada Service 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…
What Can iNaturalist Tell Us About Nighthawks in Canada?
While iNaturalist provides a way to log and track sightings it also collects valuable data. As part of my Canadian Conservation Corps work, my colleagues and I were tasked with…
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…
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…
Sea Kayaking with Oceans 11
Kaitlyn McLay is a participant in Group 11 of the Canadian Conservation Corps. I am so grateful to have the opportunity to participate in the Canadian Conservation Corps. So far,…
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…
Power of the Pack: Reflections From A Wilderness Adventure
Brock is a participant in Group 6 of the Canadian Conservation Corps. I joined the CCC program to reconnect with nature and test myself. Stage 1 did not disappoint. Sleeping…
A Refreshing Experience
Giuli is a participant in Group 6 of the Canadian Conservation Corps. I am so grateful for the experiences I got to be part of in my CCC adventure. From…
New Friends in The Pack
David Freeman is a participant in Group 6 of the Canadian Conservation Corps. I have never met a more diverse group of people who are also so similar in my…
