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April Harding

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The Canadian Conservation Corps

Q & A
April Harding

Hometown:
Barrie, ON
What conservation issue is closest to your heart?
Air and water pollution are huge problems for not only the earth, but for us now and future generations. I believe plastics should be eliminated and replaced with more eco-friendly solutions, and renewable energy should dominate over fossil fuels- which, soon enough, will run out anyway.
What are you hoping to learn from CCC?
To make a positive and lasting impact in my endeavors to aid conservation efforts, in which striving to sustain biodiversity and a pollution-free world is at utmost importance. I’ve dedicated a lot of my time to learning about and admiring all that mother nature has to offer, and I believe this opportunity will be my chance to obtain the knowledge and proficiency needed in order to make connections that will raise awareness about human impact on the environment.
Who/what inspired you to care about conservation?
Aside from personally witnessing the widespread destruction of terrestrial and aquatic habitats, I would have to say that my high school teachers and volunteers for the Outbound Club have been huge role models and great influences for me. Thank you; Mr. Cairns, Mr. Domingues, Mrs. Chambers, Mr. Morin, Ms. Malandrino.
If you could sit down with anyone in the world and have tea or coffee, who would it be? And why?
David Suzuki! He is a huge advocate for ecology, and is a great inspirational speaker as an environmental activist. He is a true Canadian hero, and if I had the chance to meet him, I would have many questions and benefit from his teachings.

My Experience So Far

Doing the Carleton

Stage 1

CCC Group 7’s exciting14-day outdoor expedition takes place in New Brunswick’s Mount Carleton area, which is an Appalachian wilderness region located mainly within Mount Carleton Provincial Park. Using a chalet base for introduction training, the course then leads CCC members on a snowshoe expedition with snowmobile support linking a network of backcountry rustic cabins. Training will cover a range of winter outdoor living skills. The training goals relate to outdoor leadership, environmental stewardship and backcountry competencies.

Conservation Field Learning

Stage 2

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

Outreach and Service

Stage 3

Project focus: Developed an initiative called “15 Minute Makeover,” which was designed to inspire the local community to improve their interior home environment. In addition, she assisted with community garden maintenance and organized a city makeover.