- Hometown:
- Orillia, Ontario
- What conservation issue is closest to your heart?
- Biodiversity and habitat loss. There are so many beautiful and amazing things that we shouldn’t take advantage of or let go extinct. Everything in the ecosystem contributes to how well it functions.
- What are you hoping to learn from CCC?
- I expect that this adventure will expand my knowledge and awareness of the Canadian wilderness and help me learn better ways to further the conservation of our lands. I also expect to meet some like-minded people.
- Who/what inspired you to care about conservation?
- I grew up camping, hiking, canoeing, playing in wetlands and loving animals. My parents raised me to spend time outside and always have an open mind and a kind heart.
- If you could sit down with anyone in the world and have tea or coffee, who would it be? And why?
- I think it would be really interesting to have coffee with John Muir, “father of the national parks.” John Muir loved the outdoors and fought with passion to protect and preserve the land.
My Experience So Far
Rambling Through the Rocky Mountains
Stage 1
The group dubbed “The Mountain Goats” will enjoy a challenging journey of self-discovery and exploration, hiking through the terrain of the spectacular Canadian Rocky Mountains. They will travel distances each day, sharing responsibilities including campsite management, cooking, navigation and group leadership as they follow the footsteps of inspired artists and adventurers, seekers and sages. This is more than learning the technical skills of backpacking – this is an adventure designed to illustrate why the wilderness environment is the best teacher.
Conservation Field Learning
Stage 2