Ecosystem Management is an international adventure for Celeste Thompson
Celeste Thompson’s Fleming College experience has been an international adventure. From field work in Lindsay, Ont., to conservation initiatives in Costa Rica and a conference in Washington, D.C., Celeste is busy building her resume while making memories to last a lifetime. “My experience at Fleming so far has been more than I could have dreamed,”… Continue reading Ecosystem Management is an international adventure for Celeste Thompson
Hilary Wright grew up with a passion for animals and nature, which is why it’s so important to her that future generations get this same opportunity. “With our current climate crisis, I wanted to do my part to ensure future generations will be able to enjoy the wildlife we’ve all had the chance to enjoy,”… Continue reading Meet Social Media Ambassador Hilary Wright
A life-long interest in Africa takes Samuel Davison to Fleming College
Samuel Davison grew up watching movies and documentaries about Africa, in awe of the incredible biodiversity and ecosystems, and the flora and fauna there. When he started researching post-secondary schools, Samuel discovered that Fleming College’s Ecosystem Management Technician program includes a mandatory two-week field placement– and one of the three organized placements is in South… Continue reading A life-long interest in Africa takes Samuel Davison to Fleming College
Valedictorian David Hale says college is more than good grades and graduating
When David Hale enrolled in the Ecosystem Management Technician program, he entered Fleming College’s Frost Campus with the mindset of earning good grades and graduating as quickly as possible. But after making connections with people and learning more about the natural world, his point of view changed on what he wanted from his college experience.… Continue reading Valedictorian David Hale says college is more than good grades and graduating
Madison Penton heads to Washington with Ecosystem Management Technology class
Madison Penton and her 31 Ecosystem Management Technology classmates boarded a bus to Washington, D.C., on January 22 for the Science, Business, and Education of Sustainable Infrastructure: Building Resilience in a Changing World conference. The conference, which was presented by the National Council for Science and the Environment (NCSE), is a component of the Urban… Continue reading Madison Penton heads to Washington with Ecosystem Management Technology class
City of Mississauga Forestry Inspector uses Fleming education every day
Canada Day was extra special this year for Frost Campus graduate Leah Skinner. The Forestry Inspector for the City of Mississauga planned and created a Canadian flag flower bed as part of the Canada 150 celebrations. This is just one of the many cool responsibilities Leah has at the City of Mississauga. She manages contracts… Continue reading City of Mississauga Forestry Inspector uses Fleming education every day
Ecosystem Management Technician students can study in South Africa
Ecosystem Management Technician students will soon have the opportunity to spend a semester of study at Pidwa Wilderness Reserve (PWR) in South Africa. Fleming’s School of Environmental and Natural Resource Sciences signed a Letter of Intent with Pidwa to partner to deliver a semester abroad beginning in winter 2018. “Askari is thrilled to have secured… Continue reading Ecosystem Management Technician students can study in South Africa
Ecosystem Management students travel to Costa Rica
Ecosystem Management Technician students are in Costa Rica for their International Field Placement! The students are sharing their experiences helping the Parismina Turtle Conservation on the Destination Conservation blog. In the post “More Challenging Than Expected…More Rewarding Too” by Devon Hennessey, Devon writes about the difficult hours of patrols (patrol shifts are either from 8… Continue reading Ecosystem Management students travel to Costa Rica