Harry Townson-Doucette
Location: Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters
Hosting Organization: Peterborough, ON
Description:
• Hunting and Fishing Heritage Centre (field trips, education development)
• Lake Ontario Atlantic Salmon Restoration Program (stocking and tree planting days)
• Invasive Species Awareness Program (potential outreach work)
• Biodiversity Education Awareness Network (outreach)
• Mentored youth hunts (event coordination and delivery)
Timeline: March 22 – June 14
Simon Boudreault
Location: Moosejaw, Sask
Hosting Organization: Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation
Description:
• Research in Candle Lake with Saskatchewan Polytechnic (fish)
• Data Entry
• Assist with the national archery in the schools program
• Perform habitat assessments/perform bank stabilization assessments
• Help out with spring fish spawning camp
• Worked on education materials
• Running the Hannin Creek Conservation Camp
• Other opportunities as they arise
Timeline: March 22 – June 14
Breanne Levenec
Location: Seaforth, NS
Hosting Organization: Hope for Wildlife
Description: Rehabilitation interns learn how to care for a variety of injured and orphaned wild animals, including cleaning cages and equipment, administering first aid and medications as prescribed by veterinarians, and providing basic therapies for wildlife. They are also responsible for observing and keeping records of patients, as well as recognizing and noting any onset of illness.
Rehabilitation interns are also expected to perform minor maintenance duties including repairing existing animal units to ensure cages are secure from outside and inside intrusion, and keeping the grounds and units tidy to create a comfortable habitat for recovering wildlife.
• Cleaning and disinfecting cages, work spaces, and equipment
• Preparing food and feeding animals
• Administering first aid and medications as prescribed by veterinarians
• Providing basic therapies for wildlife
• Capturing, handling, and restraining wildlife
• Observing patients, keeping medical records, and noting any onset of illness
• Working early morning and late night shifts
Timeline: March 22 – June 14
Samuel Hoffe
Location: Ucluelet, BC
Hosting Organization: Pacific Rim National Park
Description:
• Invasive Species removal, data entry, possible GPS/GIS work, surveys.
• During wetter weather, inside working on maps.
• Monitoring animal cameras, field tech work, data storage form cameras, walking trails and updating signage
• Public outreach involving wildlife/people relationships.
Timeline: March 22 – June 14
April Harding
Location: Seaforth, NS
Hosting Organization: Hope for Wildlife
Description: Rehabilitation interns learn how to care for a variety of injured and orphaned wild animals, including cleaning cages and equipment, administering first aid and medications as prescribed by veterinarians, and providing basic therapies for wildlife. They are also responsible for observing and keeping records of patients, as well as recognizing and noting any onset of illness.
Rehabilitation interns are also expected to perform minor maintenance duties including repairing existing animal units to ensure cages are secure from outside and inside intrusion, and keeping the grounds and units tidy to create a comfortable habitat for recovering wildlife.
• Cleaning and disinfecting cages, work spaces, and equipment
• Preparing food and feeding animals
• Administering first aid and medications as prescribed by veterinarians
• Providing basic therapies for wildlife
• Capturing, handling, and restraining wildlife
• Observing patients, keeping medical records, and noting any onset of illness
• Working early morning and late night shifts
Timeline: March 22 – June 14
Frederick Bergeron-Lemire
Location: Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters
Hosting Organization: Peterborough, ON
Description:
• Hunting and Fishing Heritage Centre (field trips, education development)
• Lake Ontario Atlantic Salmon Restoration Program (stocking and tree planting days)
• Invasive Species Awareness Program (potential outreach work)
• Biodiversity Education Awareness Network (outreach)
• Mentored youth hunts (event coordination and delivery)
Timeline: March 22 – June 14
Emily Hancock
Location: Moosejaw, Sask
Hosting Organization: Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation
Description:
• Research in Candle Lake with Saskatchewan Polytechnic (fish)
• Data Entry
• Assist with the national archery in the schools program
• Perform habitat assessments/perform bank stabilization assessments
• Help out with spring fish spawning camp
• Worked on education materials
• Running the Hannin Creek Conservation Camp
• Other opportunities as they arise
Timeline: March 22 – June 14
Avery Chegahno-Robichaud
Location: Ucluelet, BC
Hosting Organization: Pacific Rim National Park
Description:
• Invasive Species removal, data entry, possible GPS/GIS work, surveys.
• During wetter weather, inside working on maps.
• Monitoring animal cameras, field tech work, data storage form cameras, walking trails and updating signage
• Public outreach involving wildlife/people relationships.
Timeline: March 22 – June 14
Brandon Freeman
Location: Winnipeg, MB
Hosting Organization: Oak Hammock Marsh Interpretive Centre/Ducks Unlimited Manitoba
Description:
• Delivering wetland education programs to youth and public of all ages
• Working on specialty projects based on background and interests
• Day to day operations includes set up and take down/cleanup of programs, office tasks and other duties as assigned
Timeline: March 22 – June 14
Lisa Chen
Location: Ucleulet, BC
Hosting Organization: Ucleulet Aquarium
Description:
• Cleaning of tanks and care of creatures
• Helping with updating and looking after exhibits
• Educational programs (with public and school based),
• Beach & Park talks: small display of local marine animals to a local Beach and educates the public on the featured organisms
• Research project help/support
• Marine Debris: be part of a number of projects and initiatives aimed to educate the public and reduce the impacts of marine debris.
• Beach Cleanups
Timeline: March 22 – June 14
