By: Raquel and Connor The biology research team completed our second environmental monitoring trip on Pickerel Lake this past weekend. We travelled around Emerald Island and Lookout Island, into Pine Portage Bay and up into Pickerel Narrows to retrieve the acoustic monitors we had deployed on our previous trip and re-deploy them in different unique […]
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By: Raquel and Connor The biology research team completed our first environmental monitoring trip this past week, deploying acoustic monitors on Pickerel Lake to identify bird populations in the area. The morning of our trip we got everything organized within the staff house for our departure. We were quickly picked up and relocated to Stanton
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By: Brian Jackson, Science Committee Chair, Quetico Foundation Each year, the Quetico Foundation contributes to increased understanding of Quetico Provincial Park’s ecosystem and improved park management by hiring a Research Field Team. This team works under the direction of the park biologist to collect biological data that contributes to the goal of protecting and improving
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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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By: Noah Cole August 20 2023 Lake Ontario to Lake Superior Yesterday, after coming back to our neighbourhood from a family vacation, I spent the day unpacking, organizing and spending more enjoyable quality downtime with my immediate family. I prepared for the canoe trip and packed the gear and clothes I would want and need,
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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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The Quetico Foundation is seeking a passionate and dedicated individual to join our team as a Volunteer Fundraising Coordinator. In this role, you will play a crucial part in supporting our organization’s mission by developing and implementing effective fundraising strategies to secure financial resources for our conservation initiatives.
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By Ron Breault, aka @SwiftyPaddler For many years I didn’t own a canoe to call my own, but instead rented or borrowed a neighbour’s. It wasn’t until the year 2001 that I purchased my first canoe. It was made by Swift Canoes and the model name was “Quetico”. And so began a decades long interest
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By: Jill Legault This year the John B. Ridley Research Library celebrated the 30th Anniversary of Breaking the Barrier. Thirty years ago, the worst happened to our Quetico Family. Our Head Gate Attendant Sheila Hainey left on her lunch hour and didn’t return. She tragically died in a car accident along Hwy 11. Sheila was
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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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