Today’s post comes from Morgan Racz, an experienced summer student and winner of one of our 2018 student bursaries.
This is my story of my dream career.
Currently, I am a few steps down the road. I work for Ontario Parks at Port Burwell Provincial Park, as a provincial park ranger and the head maintenance student.
Happy International Youth Day!
Students and youth are the lifeblood of our parks — we couldn’t do without them!
Here are just a few stand-out students and youth from around the province:
Looking for a summer job with growth potential?
Why not apply to Ontario Parks?
It’s how Acting Assistant Deputy Minister Bruce Bateman got his start.
Continue reading From summer student to assistant deputy minister
In today’s post, summer student Barbara Alber shares a project she completed this year at Pinery Provincial Park.
Butterflies. They’re beautiful, they’re ecologically significant, and they’re one of the only insects that doesn’t make people squirm.
They’re also in trouble.
As summer fades, we love hearing from our seasonal students. Today’s post is from Michael Berry, a naturalist at Rondeau Provincial Park.
Two years ago when I applied to be a Natural Heritage Education Assistant at Rondeau Provincial Park, I didn’t really know what to expect. I had visited Rondeau a handful of times as a child, but never imagined I would have the opportunity to work there.
Fast forward to present day where being a park naturalist has changed my life forever!
Why you might ask?
Here are a few of my favourite things about being a park naturalist:
