Tag: park stories
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The long road to Lake Superior Provincial Park's Dark Sky Preserve
Today’s post comes from Charlotte Westcott, a Discovery Program staff member at Lake Superior Provincial Park. As the sun sets, the stars begin to appear. Like old friends, their familiar glow brings us home no matter how far away our house may be. Our friendly acquaintances, the constellations, trace their way across the sky. The…
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The story behind Emily Provincial Park's pollinator garden
Today’s post comes from Alexander Renaud, a Discovery Program Lead at Emily Provincial Park. In the summer of 2018, our Discovery staff at Emily Provincial Park wanted to do something BIG to help the park. Previous years have seen the instillation of turtle nest protection boxes, the collection of species data through a BioBlitz, and…
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How to leave the park greener than you found it
Today’s post comes from Sheila Wiebe, a marketing and development specialist at Bronte Creek Provincial Park. I promise to be greener. Don’t get me wrong, I’m already pretty green. However, after leading an Earth Day park clean up, I decided I need to take it one step further and double up my efforts to further…
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Quetico’s wilderness voices
Today’s post comes from Jill Legault, an information specialist at Quetico Provincial Park. Quetico’s oral histories have been locked away on archival cassettes at the John B. Ridley Research Library — until now. Courtesy of history enthusiasts from the University of Wisconsin Whitewater, they have come out of the vault and into our ears.
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Working at Pancake Bay Provincial Park
Today’s post comes from Kathleen Boston, a Discovery Leader at Pancake Bay Provincial Park. Three years ago, I applied to spend my summer working at Pancake Bay Provincial Park. It was one of the best decisions I ever made! Thankfully I was chosen to work as a gate attendant for my first year. In my second year…
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The best parts of a northern summer, according to a southern naturalist
Every summer, you’ll find me in the parks of northern Ontario. When the operating season is done, and the visitors have returned home, I go back to where I’m from: the far south of the province. Moving between these regions gives me a special appreciation for my time in the north.
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Behind the scenes: from curious camper to Discovery staff at Lake Superior Provincial Park
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 Jordan Welch and Kelly Taylor, Discovery Program staff at Lake Superior Provincial Park We have all been asked the question “what do you want to be when you grow…
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Hiking through Halfway Lake, discovery-style
Today’s post comes from Megan and Cora, two of Halfway Lake Provincial Park‘s discovery guides. As discovery guides, part of our job is inspiring, encouraging, and motivating visitor to explore and discover nature everywhere!
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Female firsts in Ontario Parks
In 2020, we have hundreds of wonderful female employees in Ontario Parks. But it wasn’t always this way. Some hardworking women helped pave the way for opportunities for women in management positions. Here are the stories of two women who have the honour of being the “first” in their respective roles.