Selected Projects

Research, Assessment & Analysis

"Capacity Building: A Framework for Strengthening Stewardship in British Columbia” - A report and a framework for organizational development for the BC environmental sector.

“Skowdale Hatchery Revitalization & Education Project (SHREP): A Concept Plan” – Concept plan for an education centre and program on the Skowkale Reserve.

Evaluation of interpretation and information in BC Parks. Also, completed research for the interpretive plan for MacMillan Provincial Park.

Feasibility studies of environmental education centres for Golden Ears Provincial Park and the Chatman Creek Outdoor Education Group resulting in the establishment of the Golden Ears Outdoor Learning Centre.

“Appreciating the Values, Needs and Potential of the Stewardship and Conservation Sector in Canada: Strategic Directions for Funding and Other Support” - Research project on how best to support stewardship and conservation nonprofit organizations in Canada.

Research project into ecotourism and wildlife viewing opportunities in Saskatchewan.


Land & Wildlife Management / Sustainability

“Old Growth Park Strategy for Protection” – Park management plan for old growth park in West Vancouver with variety of urban pressures.

Cooperative and collaborative recreation management strategies and environmental sustainability options for the North Shore Recreational Trail Framework.

“Black Bear Management in GVRD Parks: Preliminary Review” - Bear plan for Metro Vancouver Parks.

Wrote background report on bear aversion in human-use areas for the provincial government and Get Bear Smart Society.

“Accessibility is More than a Ramp: Accessibility and Metro Vancouver Regional Parks” - Report and workshop on accessibility for Metro Vancouver Parks.

Researched and wrote sections of the North Shore Bear Hazard Assessment Report.

North Vancouver watershed assessments - Conducted 12 assessments of urban creeks in North Vancouver and wrote a profile of each.

Environmental impact assessment for the proposed development of a horse campground in Skagit Valley Provincial Park.

Developed Bear Aversion Training Manual for the RCMP.

Involved in writing the Burns Bog Management Plan.

Conducted numerous field studies including stream surveys, fry trapping, vegetation surveys, and small mammal population studies.

Coordinated biannual bird surveys of Burrard Inlet and Indian Arm involving over eighty volunteers.


Communication & Facilitation

“Wild About Bears” - Wrote an activity guide about bears for teachers and environmental educators.

“Backyard biodiverCITY Education Program - Vancouver Museum - Wrote program and trained volunteers.

Extensive interpretation experience including supervising 7 Park Naturalists in Lower Mainland and Thompson River Districts of BC Parks.

Wild BC Workshop Facilitator - Delivered numerous train-the-trainer style environmental education workshops on various topics.

Bear Safety Workshops - Bear aware for federal and regional government staff working and living in bear country.

Shuswap Lake Provincial Park Camp - Designed children’s environmental education camp and trained employees to deliver program.

Environmental Education Reader – Developed environmental education resource for the Saskatchewan Wildlife Branch.

Developed interpretive signs for numerous provincial and regional parks.

Facilitated conferences including Preparatory Conference to the United Nations Conference on Women, and Futurewatch, an environmental conference for youth.

Helped standardize the new kiosk design for Metro Vancouver Parks.

Substitute biology instructor for the Vancouver Community College Science Department.