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The Canadian Conservation Corps

The TriPod

Group 3

The Canadian Conservation Corps is an ongoing series of three-part programs designed for Canadian youth that focus on service, adventure and reflection. Over the course of this nine-month experience, individual groups of Corps members will have the opportunity to learn about conservation while being deeply engaged in our natural and cultural heritage.

Learn more about the Canadian Conservation Corps
Program Stage 1: Sea Kayaking in British Columbia June 5 – 29 Program Stage 2: Conservation Field Learning July 9 – September 28 Program Stage 3: Knowledge-Sharing in their Communities October 9 – December 21, 2018

Sea Kayaking in British Columbia

Stage 1

The TriPod’s expedition is sea kayaking off in Vancouver Island, B.C. They start in Tofino and then navigate through the coves, natural harbours, and small islands in and around Clayoquot Sound, while enjoying the spectacular coastal views. For part of the expedition, they learn skills needed to travel safely and comfortably in the marine environment. Working with their group, they learn paddling skills, navigation, water safety and camp-craft skills such as knots, leave-no-trace camping practices, shelter building and cooking over a fire. An overnight solo experience is included in this course.

Have you experienced a wilderness adventure in Canada? Share your experiences: #CCCAdventure

Conservation Field Learning

Stage 2

Cassy Stor

Location: Ottawa, ON

Hosting Organization: Canadian Wildlife Federation

Description:
• Assist with field research for a project studying American Eel migration. This will include capturing and tracking American Eel in the section of the Ottawa River between Montreal, Quebec and Arnprior, Ontario. Duties may also include constructing and maintaining field equipment, and assisting with public events and angler education programs.

• The goals of the research project are to increase our knowledge of where, how, and when eels migrate through the Ottawa River and provide critical information for the design and installation of eel passage structures at dams on the Ottawa and its major tributaries. By working with local conservation organizations and industry, the project will develop strong partnerships that will help make future recovery actions possible.

Timeline: Jul 9 – Sep 28

Cameron Francis

Location: Moose Jaw, SK

Hosting Organization: Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation

Description:
• Working out of the SWF Education Centre

• Work to assist in a sturgeon study very close to Candle Lake

• Circulate between the camp and the research base

Timeline: Jul 9 – Sep 28

Grace Runciman

Location: Moose Jaw, SK

Hosting Organization: Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation

Description:
• Working out of the SWF Education Centre

• Work to assist in a sturgeon study very close to Candle Lake

• Circulate between the camp and the research base

Timeline: Jul 9 – Sep 28

Marika Kitchen

Location: Ottawa, ON

Hosting Organization: Canadian Wildlife Federation

Description:
• Assist with field research for a project studying American Eel migration. This will include capturing and tracking American Eel in the section of the Ottawa River between Montreal, Quebec and Arnprior, Ontario. Duties may also include constructing and maintaining field equipment, and assisting with public events and angler education programs.

• The goals of the research project are to increase our knowledge of where, how, and when eels migrate through the Ottawa River and provide critical information for the design and installation of eel passage structures at dams on the Ottawa and its major tributaries. By working with local conservation organizations and industry, the project will develop strong partnerships that will help make future recovery actions possible.

Timeline: Jul 9 – Sep 28

Christopher Hinz

Location: Orillia, ON

Hosting Organization: Scales Nature Park

Description:
• Animal care: more than 200 species on site

• Field Learning: Pelee Island to Georgian Bay and many other remote locations

•Endangered/protected species counts for reptiles and amphibians

•Research for Saving Turtles At Risk Today (START)

Timeline: Jul 9 – Sep 28

Luke Ehler

Location: Calgary, AB

Hosting Organization: Calgary Zoo

Description:
• Work within the Outreach Education Department to improve our effectiveness in supporting the Zoo’s Mission to take and inspire action to sustain wildlife and wild places

• Design and test elements of a program to channel the effectiveness of youth led conservation projects by participants of Calgary Zoo Outreach Education programs.

• Create tools in areas such as project design, project management, and communication that will assist in developing projects that are manageable and meaningful both for the participants and in terms of measurable conservation outcomes

Timeline: Jul 9 – Sep 28

Erin Pippin

Location: Orillia, ON

Hosting Organization: Scales Nature Park

Description:
• Animal care: more than 200 species on site

• Field Learning: Pelee Island to Georgian Bay and many other remote locations

•Endangered/protected species counts for reptiles and amphibians

•Research for Saving Turtles At Risk Today (START)

Timeline: Jul 9 – Sep 28

Milan Kona-Mancini

Location: Calgary, AB

Hosting Organization: Calgary Zoo

Description:
• Work within the Outreach Education Department to improve our effectiveness in supporting the Zoo’s Mission to take and inspire action to sustain wildlife and wild places

• Design and test elements of a program to channel the effectiveness of youth led conservation projects by participants of Calgary Zoo Outreach Education programs.

• Create tools in areas such as project design, project management, and communication that will assist in developing projects that are manageable and meaningful both for the participants and in terms of measurable conservation outcomes

Timeline: Jul 9 – Sep 28

The group is in the field experiencing conservation hands-on! From mucking for turtles and fishing for eels to creating habitat for bats, these participants see what it takes to help Canada’s wildlife.

You Can Volunteer, too!

Helping Canada’s wildlife has never been so important. Learn how you can get involved with CWF’s volunteer program.

Knowledge-Sharing in their Communities

Stage 3

This is where participants put their ideas in motion in the hope of making Canada a better place. In their home communities, they deliver a service project designed to inspire other youth ages 15 to 30 to get involved. It’s time to “pay it forward.”

GRACE RUNCIMON

Sudbury, ON

Partnered with local organizations in Sudbury to co-host a “Journey to Zero Waste” community event designed to raise awareness about plastic pollution and reduce waste in the city.

“CCC provided me with a life changing experience. I am so thankful for the opportunity I was given to experience the multiple unique and beautiful places in Canada, as well as meet incredible environmentalists on the journey. “

stage 3