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  • Women of Ontario Parks 2024

    Happy International Women’s Day! At Ontario Parks, we simply couldn’t do without our women team members. They work as biologists, instructors, wardens, superintendents, planners, managers, and more. Here’s the inside scoop on our staff:

  • What do you want to be when you grow up?

    Today’s blog comes from Hope Freeman, Discovery leader at Grundy Lake Provincial Park.  Maybe it sounds cliché, but I truly love my job. Ontario Parks has provided me with the opportunity to help protect our province’s unique biodiversity while learning and growing as a professional. One of the best parts? Working in an inclusive environment…

  • Women of Ontario Parks 2023

    Happy International Women’s Day! At Ontario Parks, we simply couldn’t do without our women team members. They work as biologists, instructors, wardens, superintendents, planners, managers, and more. Here’s the inside scoop on our staff:

  • The joy of answering interesting questions

    In our “Behind the Scenes” series, Discovery Program staff across the province share a backstage glimpse of their favourite programs and projects. Today’s post comes from Anna Scuhr, Discovery Program staff member at Lake Superior Provincial Park. Many joys come along with being an Ontario Parks’ Discovery Guide. We work in some of Ontario’s most…

  • What it's like to be a water technician at Ontario Parks

    Today’s post comes from Mackenzie Garrett, a water technician at Bon Echo Provincial Park. Picture this: you’re camping at a provincial park when thirst strikes. As you fill your water jug at the nearest tap, you may wonder, “where did this water come from?” This is where I come in! This past year, I had the…

  • 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…

  • Women of Ontario Parks

    Happy International Women’s Day! At Ontario Parks, we simply couldn’t do without our women team members. They work as biologists, instructors, wardens, superintendents, planners, managers, and more. Here’s the inside scoop on our staff:

  • My journey to becoming a Discovery Guide at Rainbow Falls

    In our “Behind the Scenes” series, Discovery Program staff across the province share a “backstage” glimpse of their favourite programs and projects. Today’s post comes from Caroline Freitag, a Discovery Guide at Rainbow Falls Provincial Park. When I was a very young child, I was fascinated by leaves and rocks. On walks around my neighbourhood…

  • 20 years of Wabakimi canoe rangers

    Today’s post comes from Alex Campbell, a summer student at Wabakimi Provincial Park Wabakimi Provincial Park — a two and a half-hour drive north of Thunder Bay — spans an area larger than Prince Edward Island. This extensive wilderness area encompasses over 1,500 km worth of prime canoe routes, with portages varying in length from 20 to…

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