How Do I Do This: An Environmental Career Podcast

Brenna holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts degree in Geography and Environmental Governance from the University of Guelph and has been an ISA certified arborist for 6 years. She has been employed at LEAF (Local Enhancement & Appreciation of Forests) for over 7 years- currently working as a Residential Planting Programs Manager- and some of her past experiences include research in dendroclimatology and tree planting projects with the Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority. In her spare time, Brenna enjoys synchronized skating, travelling and hiking, and she is an aspiring landscape photographer.
Websites and Links mentioned:
Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park: https://www.nps.gov/seki/index.htm
LEAF's website: https://www.yourleaf.org/
LEAF Backyard Biodiversity Program: https://www.yourleaf.org/backyard-biodiversity
LEAF Volunteer Opportunities: https://www.yourleaf.org/volunteer
Thank you so much to Brenna for sharing her time and knowledge with us!
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I recorded this episode on the Williams Treaty, signed in 1923 by 7 Anishnaabe First Nations. The closest community to me is the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation. This region is the traditional territory of the Anishnaabe and Haudenosaunee peoples, which they shared peacefully under the Dish with One Spoon Wampum agreement. Today, it is still home to many First Nations, Metis, and Inuit peoples.
Music by Scott Holmes
https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes

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Emerging Leaders for Biodiversity aims to connect youth and emerging professionals in Ontario with each other, opportunities in the environmental sector, and with the Ontario Biodiversity Council, all the while promoting biodiversity conservation. While this year it might not be business as usual, our mission remains the same so make sure if you haven’t already, join ELB so you can get our newsletter and all our exciting updates, you can also check us out on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
We have an amazing season of incredible guests lined up just for you. We are going to be talking with senior professionals from some of the top ENGO’s in the country, Senior professionals from Government Agencies and the Private sector. We’re going to talk about what it takes to make a lasting career in the industry and real tips to help you break in or land that next dream job.
Each week I will be recording from my home office turned studio. I personally reside on the Williams Treaty, signed in 1923 by 7 Anishnaabe First Nations. The closest community to me is the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation. This region is the traditional territory of the Anishnaabe and Haudenosaunee peoples, which they shared peacefully under the Dish with One Spoon Wampum agreement. Today, it is still home to many First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples.
Indigenous Canada Course: https://www.ualberta.ca/admissions-programs/online-courses/indigenous-canada/index.html
Our Website: http://www.el4biodiversity.ca/
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Your Weekly Challenge: Watch "Rotten" on Netflix and reexamine your weekly groceries to eliminate areas of waste and look for more sustainable options: https://www.netflix.com/ca/title/80146284
Music by Scott Holmes
https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes

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Sherwin is an aquatic ecologist working with a team to implement restoration projects in the Credit River. With Credit Valley Conservation, Sherwin is a Program Manager of Aquatic and Wetland Restoration. Sherwin’s passions lie with improving & preserving our water resources, empowering others and- as a Chinese Canadian and a person of colour- improving diversity and equity in the environmental field. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his wife and kids travelling, exploring the outdoors, listening to indie music, and attending concerts.
Websites and Links mentioned:
Ontario Stream Assessment Protocol Course (for 2022): https://trca.ca/conservation/environmental-monitoring/technical-training/ontario-stream-assessment-protocol/
"Restoring a Buried Creek" Youtube Video: https://youtu.be/mv5rX9QbdRI
Credit Valley Conservation "Get Involved": https://cvc.ca/learn-and-get-involved/
Credit Valley Conservation Youtube Page: https://www.youtube.com/user/CreditValleyCA
Thank you so much to Sherwin for sharing his time and knowledge with us!
ELB: http://www.el4biodiversity.ca/ELB on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/el4biodiversity

I recorded this episode on the Williams Treaty, signed in 1923 by 7 Anishnaabe First Nations. The closest community to me is the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation. This region is the traditional territory of the Anishnaabe and Haudenosaunee peoples, which they shared peacefully under the Dish with One Spoon Wampum agreement. Today, it is still home to many First Nations, Metis, and Inuit peoples.
Music by Scott Holmes
https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes

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Natasha is currently working to facilitate the protection of Boreal birds across Canada, during all parts of their life cycle, as a Boreal Conservation Project Specialist with Birds Canada. She believes that by studying birds, it can allow us to rectify the disconnect between scientists and the public, providing an avenue where we can have those difficult conversations about conservation that need to be had. Through Natasha's work, she has become increasingly aware of the interesting challenges that come with balancing human needs with natural resource protection.
Websites and Links mentioned:
Natasha Barlow's LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natasha-barlow/
Birds Canada Website: https://www.birdscanada.org/
Birds Canada on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/birdscanada/
Birds Canada on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/birds.canada/?hl=en
Birds Canada on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BirdsCanada
Birds Canada on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt90dw0_IrttadSfd7P9Gfg
Thank you so much to Natasha for sharing her time and knowledge with us!
ELB: http://www.el4biodiversity.ca/
ELB Board Member Opportunities: http://www.el4biodiversity.ca/join-elb.html

I recorded this episode on the Williams Treaty, signed in 1923 by 7 Anishnaabe First Nations. The closest community to me is the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation. This region is the traditional territory of the Anishnaabe and Haudenosaunee peoples, which they shared peacefully under the Dish with One Spoon Wampum agreement. Today, it is still home to many First Nations, Metis, and Inuit peoples.
Music by Scott Holmes
https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes

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Jody Allair is the Director, Citizen Science and Community Engagement at Birds Canada. He is an avid birder and naturalist who enjoys sharing his enthusiasm for the natural world.

Over the years Jody has coordinated a variety of different bird research projects including the Southern Ontario Bald Eagle Monitoring Program, the Ontario Nocturnal Owl Survey and the Southern Ontario Forest Birds at Risk Program. He currently manages and delivers a variety of programs for Bird Canada’s Bird Education Program.
In addition to his work at Birds Canada, Jody has been a Birding Tour Leader with Eagle-Eye Tours since 2008. His tour destinations have included Belize and Guatemala, Trinidad and Tobago, Hawaii, Mexico, New Zealand, Alberta, Ontario, New Brunswick and Newfoundland.

This week's challenge is to research the impacts of the palm oil industry and make sustainable choices, especially when it comes to Halloween Candy. Check out the links to learn more about products made with sustainable palm oil.
A big thank you to Jody for sharing his time and passion with us!
Birds Canada: https://www.birdscanada.org/
eBird: https://ebird.org/home
Merlin bird ID: https://merlin.allaboutbirds.org/
iNaturalist: https://www.inaturalist.org/
Toronto Zoo: https://www.torontozoo.com/events/Palm-oil-free2016.pdf
Palm oil facts: https://www.wwf.org.uk/updates/8-things-know-about-palm-oil
Emerging Leaders for Biodiversity: http://www.el4biodiversity.ca/
I recorded this episode on the Williams Treaty, signed in 1923 by 7 Anishnaabe First Nations. The closest community to me is the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation. This region is the traditional territory of the Anishnaabe and Haudenosaunee peoples, which they shared peacefully under the Dish with One Spoon Wampum agreement. Today, it is still home to many First Nations, Metis, and Inuit peoples.
Music by Scott Holmes
https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmesd

Check out our website!
Home (el4biodiversity.ca)
Follow us on social media @el4biodiversity for more updates and events!