I was introduced to fieldwork in university when I started
to take field courses during my 3rd and 4th years in biology. I took field courses at my university (York
University) and at the Queen's University Biological Station (QUBS), studying
plant and animal ecology, ornithology, ichthyology, and entomology.
I did fieldwork when I was hired by a professor one summer
to do research in 2 provincial parks, and a national park in southwestern
Ontario.
I did fieldwork for my honours thesis when I collected bees during
that same summer.
Through all these experiences, I learned to appreciate and
understand fieldwork, and long term data collection and its importance in
scientific research and conservation efforts.
While I no longer study biology or am involved with research, I like to
help out whenever I can.
One event is the Ontario BioBlitz. This is an annual event where scientists,
citizen scientists, and the general public come together over a 24-hour period
to inventory all species in a given area, giving a snapshot of the
biodiversity.
As a High Park Steward, I help to protect and restore the natural areas of the park.
It gives me great satisfaction to be able to
participate in activities to help monitor and maintain our
environment, and help keep our natural world beautiful.
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