November was busy, but I hit a major milestone in my PhD journey! After successfully completing my Departmental Presentation (and all other milestones), I am now ABD. Still lots to do, but making progress!

Are you interested in conserving biodiversity outside protected areas? We’re hiring a postdoc to work on Other Effective area-based Conservation Measures (OECMs) for 2 years. Please share with anyone interested. More information here:

GESC398 Parks & Protected Areas students bring course concepts to life with real-world application @PineryProvPark! They explored the park’s rare and diverse ecosystem, learning about visitor experience management & conservation initiatives. Big thanks to Alistair for the tour!

Calling all Canadian healthcare providers! 📣 You're invited to participate in a new research study with Dr. Jean Buckler at the University of Victoria about the effectiveness of nature prescription programs. Email ejean@uvic.ca to be interviewed or to learn more 🌱

Reminder! Applications for GG102 Human Geography Instructional Assistants are DUE tomorrow, Wednesday September 11th @ 4:30pm.

Postings are up for GG102 Instructional Assistants! If you know of any hard-working, reliable, upper-year GES students in good academic standing who you think would be a good fit, send them my way!

It's Healthy Parks, Healthy People Day! Explore a new provincial park or return to one of your favourites with FREE day use! #HPHP 🐻🌲🚣‍♂️

Discover Uxbridge Urban Provincial Park, northeast of Toronto! Explore existing trails with limited parking spots. While a couple of trails are currently available, the province is planning for recreation and nature protection: https://t.co/K23jYdnVyy

On July 19, all parks across the province that normally charge a day-use fee will be offering free entry. Enjoy the benefits of being in nature in celebration of Healthy Parks Healthy People Day: https://t.co/iMXiejQtj6 Use hashtag #HPHP to share your adventures with us! 🌲💙

The research team was on the Athabasca Glacier @JasperNP today learning about glaciers and climate change first hand. Thanks to Rockaboo Mountain Adventures for the awesome tour! @LaurierResearch @LaurierGeogEnv @ParksCanada

📢 On July 19, all parks across the province will be offering free entry to celebrate Healthy Parks Healthy People Day! Book your permit in advance at participating parks: https://t.co/ZGRYKxSd3A (Yes, even on HPHP Day – we expect to be very busy, so it’s even more important!)

We’ve listened to your feedback about Bigwind Lake Provincial Park. We invite you to review and comment on the preliminary management plan and proposed boundary expansion until May 4. Management plan: https://t.co/QLUHslDCkU Boundary expansion: https://t.co/vCmXLO1Z3W

BIG NEWS! #PaRx is teaming up with @TRCA_HQ to make it easier for people in the GTA to get outside to improve their health all year round! Starting today, your PaRx nature prescription can gain you 20% off your TRCA Conservation Parks Membership Pass. https://t.co/CdWkllEu49

Congrats to Laurier's new Canada Research Chairs: - Salar Ghamat, CRC in Business Analytics in Supply Chain - Lianne Leddy, CRC in Indigenous Histories and Historical Practice in Canada - Andrew Spring, CRC in Northern Sustainable Food Systems Learn more: https://t.co/jDykhlUFVU

Passionate about camping and teaching? 🌲👩‍🏫  Apply for one of our Park Ambassador positions! ⏩ https://t.co/7kf2KB58ak P.S. This opportunity isn't just for students; it's for anyone who would love helping new campers learn the basics!

📢 Teachers, we offer 20+ FREE virtual programs! Each program engages your students through storytelling, activities, discussion, and personal experiences. ⏩ Check it out: https://t.co/GU09fleifQ #edchat #DigitalLearningDay

The more the merrier? 🌳🌲🌳Perceived #forest #biodiversity promotes short‐term mental #health and well‐being 😊 led by Kevin Rozario @idiv @UniJena @UFZ_de with @rachelohry @MelissaMarselle & @eu_forest colleagues 🌿 @PaN_BES https://t.co/w2rw3Grsww

Happy International Day of Women and Girls in Science! Thankful to be able to conduct research in @OntarioParks with so many inspiring women from staff to students and visitors! #WomenInScience Learn more:

Catherine is exploring the barriers and enablers to accessing protected areas for improved population health, which includes research at @PineryProvPark! 🌲 Learn more: https://t.co/OVNqbRxaJE #WomenInScience

Come join our department and work with me in GG102!