This week we sit down with Samantha Stephens an award-winning science and conservation photographer and National Geographic  Explorer. She uses her photography skills and compelling storytelling to communicate scientific research to highlight the work of conservationists in  Canada. To see her work be sure to follow her at!  https://www.instagram.com/samanthastephens_/    Check out our website! Home (el4biodiversity.ca) Follow us on social media @el4biodiversity for more updates and events!

On this episode we chat with Peter Simons. Peter works for Ontario Parks as the Chief Park Naturalist out of the Algonquin Provincial Park Nature Center! Peter talks about his experiences working in a popular provincial park as well as shares tips and tricks to land an environmental career. Check out our website! Home (el4biodiversity.ca) Follow us on social media @el4biodiversity for more updates and events!

Today we are hanging out with Zachary Sherker! Zach is a PhD candidate at the University of British Columbia in the Pacific Salmon Ecology and Conservation Lab.  He is investigating how small scale barriers affect salmon migration in BC.  To know more about the UBC Pacific Salmon Ecology & Conservation Lab their work, and available opportunities check out their website at!  https://www.pacificsalmonecologyconservationlab.ca/  If you're interested in volunteering with Zach and doing fun...

Today we are joined by Samreen Munim a field biologist with the Ontario Forest Birds at Risk Program (OFBAR) at Birds Canada. The program is focused on the promotion of land stewardship, beneficial forest management practice and the research of at-risk   species in Ontario. To learn more about the program and opportunities to get involved check out their website at!  https://www.birdscanada.org/bird-science/ofbar Check out our website! Home (el4biodiversity.ca) Follow us on social media...

Today we sit down with Moon Pruvost the Program Director at Hope Mountain Centre for Outdoor Learning. Moon chats with us about moving to Canada and starting her career in conservation  and outdoor education.  Tune in this week as we learn about programs at the HMC, grizzly bear conservation, and coexisting with wildlife.  To learn more about the HMC, how you can be involved, and the great programming they are offering check out their at website at!  https://www.hopemountain.org Check out...

BONUS EPISODE! Your regular podcast hosts take the back seat while our ELB co-chair Mara McHaffie hosts a panel of three great science communication experts to chat about making science accessible and how to communicate conservation. She is joined by Jody Allaire of Birds Canada, Jackson Hudecki of the Royal Botanical Gardens and Hamilton Naturalist Club, and our past ELB chair and OG podcast host Meredith Meeker.  Check out our website! Home (el4biodiversity.ca) Follow us on social media...

Today we sit down with Lexi Armstrong. Lexi is an Assistant Conservation Biologist for the Invasive Species Program at the Nature Conservancy of Canada.  Lexi talks about her journey becoming a conservation biologist and what she loves most about her current position!  Tune in this week as we learn how she uses her passion for nature to eradicate invasive species and make room for regeneration of native species.  Check out our website! Home (el4biodiversity.ca) Follow us on social media...

Today we sit down with Josie Vayro. Josie is a primatologist by trade and a  former instructor at Thompson Rivers University and Calgary University. And has most recently transitioned from academia  into the world of consulting.   Tune in this week as we learn how she uses her background and passion for nature to address both the biological and social aspects surrounding modern conservation issues!  Check out our website! Home (el4biodiversity.ca) Follow us on social media @el4biodiversity...

Today we are joined by Aranya Iyer, Associate Specialist for World Wildlife Fund for Nature Canada. Aranya is also a co-founder of Field Research and Ecology and Evolution Diversified or FREED for short! Aranya is working hard to limit the barriers for indigenous, black or racialized communities by organizing field trips to help undergraduate students gain valuable skills for their careers! Tune in to hear about all the great things Aranya is up to!  Check out our website! Home...

Today were are joined by Stefan Weber the National Seed Strategy Coordinator at the Canadian Wildlife Federation.  By promoting ecosystem restoration, native plant re-vegetation, and  combatting "plant blindness", Stefan's work is bringing native Canadian plant species to  the conservation forefront!    Check out our website! Home (el4biodiversity.ca) Follow us on social media @el4biodiversity for more updates and events!

Emily currently works at St. Clair Region Conservation Authority as Stewardship Communications Technician. She helps create wetland, forest and grasslands in the St. Clair watershed and even helps with Species At Risk Work! Emily also has a TV show on Rogers TV called Learn with Ranger Em, definitely check her out there! Ranger Em - YouTube St. Clair Region Conservation Authority (scrca.on.ca) Check out our website! Home (el4biodiversity.ca) Follow us on social media @el4biodiversity...

 Tune into this episode to hear from Alejandro about his time working in the environmental field from a Marketing perspective. Also hear about his time on the ELB board and experiences running APC Wildlife Photography.  https://news.mongabay.com/ Follow Alejandro on Instagram here:  @apcwildlife15  Check out our website! Home (el4biodiversity.ca) Follow us on social media @el4biodiversity for more updates and events!

https://www.linkedin.com/company/bailey-environmental-consulting-inc./ Bailey Environmental Consulting Inc. Check out our website! Home (el4biodiversity.ca) Follow us on social media @el4biodiversity for more updates and events!

Scales Nature Park | Reptiles And Amphibians | Ontario Check out our website! Home (el4biodiversity.ca) Follow us on social media @el4biodiversity for more updates and events!

ELB welcomes two new hosts for  season 5  Alex Legere and Kandyce Affleck! Our new hosts begin with turning the magnifying glass inwards interviewing  our very own Emerging Leaders for Biodiversity Chair and past podcast host Meredith Meeker.  This week Meredith chats with us about her experiences within ELB, her current Master's at Carleton University, and past work experiences.    Check out our website! Home (el4biodiversity.ca) Follow us on social media @el4biodiversity for more updates...