Q & A
Nelson Perks
- Hometown:
- Victoria, BC
- What conservation issue is closest to your heart?
- I care about having the public educated on the importance of our ecosystems, so they take steps to protect what remains, and I care about having more protected areas (marine and terrestrial).
- What are you hoping to learn from CCC?
- I am hoping to learn new skills and have new experiences. I am hoping to further develop my education, teaching and teamwork skills. I am also hoping to meet new people and contribute to conservation in Canada.
- Who/what inspired you to care about conservation?
- I grew up backpacking/hiking which exposed me to the beauty of the natural realm. I have also taken many courses in the field of biology, such as ecology, which has taught me the importance of healthy ecosystems for human health and well-being. We need a healthy world to sustain us.
- If you could sit down with anyone in the world and have tea or coffee, who would it be? And why?
- Xavier Rudd. I am a huge fan of his music and the messages he shares through his music.
My Experience So Far
Rocky Mountain Way
Stage 1
For their Stage One adventure, “The Mount10eers” will experience a 14-day hiking/backpacking trip through the Alberta Rocky Mountains. Heading deep into the Rockies, being surrounded by rugged peaks, glacier-carved valleys, mountain lakes and alpine meadows will provide great opportunity for reflection. The experience will teach safe and effective mountain travel, backpacking techniques, minimal-impact camping, navigation and compass work, route-finding skills and how to move across scree and snow-slopes. The journey will also provide a solo experience that can be entirely transformative.
Conservation Field Learning
Stage 2
Outreach and Service
Stage 3
Project focus: Wrote and recorded songs for a CD inspired by CCC wildlife travels with proceeds from sales helping benefit conservation in Canada. CCC PARTICIPANT INFO Funded