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Canadian Conservation Corps

Kevin McRae

The Canadian Conservation Corps
Kevin McRae

Q & A
Kevin McRae

Hometown:
North Vancouver, BC
What conservation issue is closest to your heart?
Deforestation, climate change, the misuse of animals and the burning of fossil fuels.
What are you hoping to learn from CCC?
My expectations are for myself and my individual performance. I want to give everything I’ve got and I want to be the best that I can be.
Who/what inspired you to care about conservation?
There are so many things over my lifetime that have consciously and subconsciously inspired me to have a passion for our natural world. Growing up in such a beautiful place, it’s clear to see that the one thing I’m passionate about is our Earth.
If you could sit down with anyone in the world and have tea or coffee, who would it be? And why?
David Attenborough. He is the most passionate person and would have the most amazing stories and insights to share.

My Experience So Far

West Coast Shuffle

Stage 1

Departing from beautiful Tofino in Clayoquot Sound, British Columbia, the Canadian Conservation Corps cohorts in Group 9 will be enjoying 14 days of outdoor adventure. During their trip the CCC members will be honing their camping and outdoor skills while developing their paddling skills during a sea kayaking trip along B.C.’s Pacific coast. If the right conditions persist, Group 9 will also be incorporating a visit to the Cedar Coast Field Station, assisting in the collection of samples and contributing to a micro-plastics survey in the Sound and participating in real conservation activities.

Conservation Field Learning

Stage 2

Location: Quebec

Hosting Organization: Kanauk Institute

Description:
Those completing their field learning experiences working with the Kenauk Institute are expected to juggle a variety of responsibilities including contributing to multiple research projects, helping organize day-to-day operations, as well as contributing to our educational programs. The field experience gained during this internship is invaluable and will help individuals narrow down their scientific/research interests, as well as help them pursue their academic and career goals.

Timeline: July 8 – Sept 27