Lifelong love of nature

Lifelong love of nature

I grew up in central British Columbia, practically in the middle of nowhere. As part of that, we had a lot of opportunity to experience wildlife in their natural habits. From bald eagles, golden eagles, swans, sandhill cranes, hawkes, geese, red tail fox, coyotes,...
Everything is Connected

Everything is Connected

Sitting on a rock in the middle of the forest at dusk, as a 21 year old scientist, I realized the oxygen in my lungs was from the trees around me, and my CO2 fed the trees that sheltered me. The elements in the rock I sat on were elements in my body. Everything is...
Concern for Earth’s natural, amazing and speechless wonders

Concern for Earth’s natural, amazing and speechless wonders

I lived in the wild in the African Outback for a short time in my life when very young. My father was a doctor in the army, and I got inspired by watching the animals roaming free and showing their majesty. My hopes for the future of the planet are worldwide youth...

Lifelong Love of Nature

I can honestly say I recall the moment so clearly when my love for nature began. I was about 10 and there was an article in the Toronto news about a wolf that was found near the city. The photo of it’s sad and frightened face is still so very vivid in my mind. I...
Dad’s Legacy

Dad’s Legacy

My Dad was the most influential person in giving me a love of nature. He took my brothers and I on many hikes, camping trips, trips to conservation areas, and to beaches. He shared his appreciation of the beauty of plants, majesty of animals, and the benefits of...
World Wildlife Fund Canada
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