In the heart of Quetico Park, the legacy of passionate naturalist Shan Walshe continues to inspire young environmental leaders through a bursary established in his honor. Shan’s deep love and understanding of the wilderness resonate with each new generation of students committed to preserving our natural world. We are thrilled to announce that Dani Duquette […]
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This summer employment opportunity is funded by the Quetico Foundation through the Margery J. Warren bequest. The purpose of this position is to provide a student in the field sciences or related post-secondary program the opportunity to gain valuable experience. The Research Team Leader is part of a two-person research field team primarily responsible for
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John Doelman’s poetry is deeply personal and evocative. He carries you with him, whether at that split second of inspiration, or during the slowing down of twilight. To John, moments of life are snapshots of so much more. This poem is from his new book, “Quetico Connection,” where he brings the intimacy of the wilderness
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In the heart of Quetico Park, the spirit of a passionate naturalist, Shan Walshe, lives on through a bursary that continues to ignite the flame of environmental leadership in young students. Shan Walshe was a naturalist who loved and understood the wilderness like no other. The Quetico Foundation awards a grant bursary to exceptional students
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by: Kelly Brigham (letter from this year’s winner of the Shan Walshe Bursary) Dear Selection Committee, This fall I will be attending the University of Guelph, as I have accepted my offer of admission. While just beginning my post-secondary education, I look forward to completing my Bachelor of Science specializing in Environmental Sciences. This is
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Quetico Foundation is pleased to announce Quetico Provincial Park has been designated as an International Dark Sky Park by the International Dark-Sky Association (IDA).
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Quetico Foundation is pleased to announce Bjorn Van Der Loo the winner of the Shan Walshe Bursary. Bjorn is an aspiring student who is pursing environmental sciences studies.
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by: Dr. Michael Rennie, Canada Research Chair in Freshwater Ecology and Fisheries Assistant Professor Quetico Provincial Park has been described as a ‘natural oasis’; with all the things going on in the world, in Quetico, you can get in a canoe, traverse a few portages, and the outside world quickly melts away leaving just you
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For those who love the wilderness, watersheds and wildlife of Quetico Provincial Park irreparable damage to the watersheds and landscape from toxic mining tailings is a completely vile and virtually unacceptable thought. Yet, a national newspaper, The Star features a front page article about the potential demise for the southern and western border and south-westerly
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JOB POSTING – 2020 Research Field Team Program Position: Research Field Team Lead (Assistant to the Park Biologist) Location: Quetico Provincial Park, Atikokan ON, P0T 1C0 Length of Employment: 16 weeks – early May to the end of August Application Deadline: March 2, 2020 or when position is filled Position Description:
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