Tag: biologists
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An outsider’s view on the importance of Anishinaabemowin
Today’s post comes from retired Quetico Provincial Park biologist Brian Jackson. Anishinaabemowin is the traditional name for the language of the Anishinaabeg or Ojibway people who have lived for centuries on the land now known as Quetico Provincial Park. In recent years, Quetico has taken steps to incorporate more Anishinaabemowin into educational material for the park.…
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So you want to be an Ontario Parks ecologist
Exploring remote forests, searching for rare species. Trekking through fields in hot, heavy gear to eradicate invasive ones. Using technology to monitor the ecosystems in parks and conservation reserves, and communicating conservation science to Ontario’s decision-makers. Working as a biologist for Ontario Parks is sometimes action-packed and always rewarding. Are you dreaming of spending your days…
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The Piping Plover power couple of Darlington
Today’s blog comes from Piping Plover Biologist Monica Fromberger from Ontario Parks’ southeast zone. Every year, Darlington Provincial Park runs a Piping Plover conservation program to help these special endangered shorebirds. This year, the park’s plover lovers have done it again! Lovebirds Blue and Miss Howard have successfully hatched, fledged, and raised all four of their chicks…