Q & A
Mitchell Dunn
- Hometown:
- Windsor, ON
- What conservation issue is closest to your heart?
- Urban development, the impending sixth mass extinction, sustainable energy and green technology. I believe there is a way for humankind and the natural world to exist in harmony.
- What are you hoping to learn from CCC?
- Other than meeting amazing people and gaining a ton of experience, I don’t have many expectations going into this adventure. I think it’s important to keep an open mind and approach every challenge and new experience with clarity and critical thinking.
- Who/what inspired you to care about conservation?
- My daughter. I want her to grow up in a world where our planet and all its creatures are understood and respected.
- If you could sit down with anyone in the world and have tea or coffee, who would it be? And why?
- Elon Musk. Tesla. SpaceX. Tesla Roof. Powerwall – a person who continues to push the boundaries.
My Experience So Far
Rolling, Rolling...Rolling Down the River
Stage 1
Departing from Kozy Hollow Lodge (near Canterbury, NB), the 12th group of CCC participants head out on an expedition along part of an ancient portage trail that links the Chiputneticook Lakes to the Passamaquoddy Bay, canoeing a meandering route through the many small lakes and streams that dot the route. This area is known as a biodiversity hot spot where beaver lodges, moose, black bear and exceptional fishing are found, along with Class 1 and 2 rapids that increase the sense of adventure. Participants will experience pristine wilderness along the entire 130km route, winding up at Oak Bay Provincial Park on the Passamaquoddy Bay. It’s a trip of a lifetime and a great start to their Canadian Conservation Corps adventure.