Two Hot Tents to Handle

During Stage 2, members of this group spend three months in individual field learning placements with partners in conservation across Canada. Learn more about their placements below.

The Canadian Wildlife Federation conducts its activities through a cooperative approach – working with people, corporations, non-government organizations, and governments to inspire collaboration in achieving wildlife conservation. We will use the best available science-based information to develop our policies, programs and communications. CWF prides itself in being accountable and transparent in fulfilling our mission.

Located on the shores of Lake Huron, Maitland Valley Conservation Authority (Maitland Conservation/MVCA) is one of Ontario’s 38 Conservation Authorities. Established in 1951, we are a community-based watershed management organization whose mandate is to undertake watershed-based programs to protect people and property from flooding, and other natural hazards, and to conserve natural resources for economic, social and environmental benefits.

The rare reserve has several ongoing conservation and research projects, including Vegetation Sampling Protocols (VSP), invasive plant management, native plant propagation, salamander and insect monitoring, and the turtle nursery project. We strive for a healthy, positive, and effective workplace in an environment that fosters independence, creativity, and flexibility.

MTRI is a non-profit co-operative with a mandate to promote, conserve and sustain biodiversity in Kespukwitk (southwestern Nova Scotia) and beyond. Our vision is prosperous communities where forests and aquatic ecosystems are healthy, connected and where species are not at risk. MTRI operates a research station near Kejimkujik National Park.

Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre is a not-for-profit, charitable organization spanning 3,000 acres of National Wildlife Area and Provincially Significant Wetlands and woodlands in Tay, Ontario in the Heart of Georgian Bay.

The Southwest Nova Biosphere Reserve is a UNESCO designated and internationally recognized unique region of natural and cultural heritage, spanning the 5 counties of Annapolis, Digby, Yarmouth, Shelburne and Queens. One of only 16 in Canada. Our Participants assisted the Biosphere in mapping out the natural trails and developing programming to highlight the reserve.