{"id":49270,"date":"2025-03-16T15:17:25","date_gmt":"2025-03-16T20:17:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wildlifepreservation.ca\/blog\/freed-part1-copy\/"},"modified":"2025-03-18T08:47:14","modified_gmt":"2025-03-18T13:47:14","slug":"freed-part2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wildlifepreservation.ca\/fr\/blog\/freed-part2\/","title":{"rendered":"FREED: empowering BIPOC students for a future in ecology Part 2"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id='av_section_1'  class='avia-section av-50am3vn-d62f95d386a8b947a9f4251f17ee9b96 main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_section  avia-builder-el-first  blog-inner avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><main  role=\"main\" itemprop=\"mainContentOfPage\"  class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-49270'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-lh99by1k-f1e657db95cc31105596946e24cea7c9\">\n.avia-image-container.av-lh99by1k-f1e657db95cc31105596946e24cea7c9 img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-lh99by1k-f1e657db95cc31105596946e24cea7c9 .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-lh99by1k-f1e657db95cc31105596946e24cea7c9 av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-1  el_before_av_heading  avia-builder-el-first  inner-blog-banner-full-width-img'   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-49310 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-49310 avia_image' src='https:\/\/wildlifepreservation.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/FREEDBlogPart2_ReplacementHeader.png' alt='' title='FREEDBlogPart2_ReplacementHeader'  height=\"738\" width=\"1019\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  \/><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-lh99b6wg-19a38c4cc8a76e8306e884d9d0b18023\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-lh99b6wg-19a38c4cc8a76e8306e884d9d0b18023{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-lh99b6wg-19a38c4cc8a76e8306e884d9d0b18023 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-lh99b6wg-19a38c4cc8a76e8306e884d9d0b18023 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-lh99b6wg-19a38c4cc8a76e8306e884d9d0b18023 av-special-heading-h1 blockquote modern-quote modern-centered  avia-builder-el-2  el_after_av_image  el_before_av_post_metadata'><h1 class='av-special-heading-tag'  itemprop=\"headline\"  >FREED: empowering BIPOC students for a future in ecology Part 2<\/h1><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-ft9dsz-523149f634a392f243dc049b0f086d20\">\n#top .av-post-metadata-container.av-ft9dsz-523149f634a392f243dc049b0f086d20{\nfont-size:16px;\n}\n#top .av-post-metadata-container.av-ft9dsz-523149f634a392f243dc049b0f086d20 .av-post-metadata-container-inner{\nfont-size:16px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-post-metadata-container av-ft9dsz-523149f634a392f243dc049b0f086d20 av-metadata-container-align-left  avia-builder-el-3  el_after_av_heading  avia-builder-el-last  av-metadata-container-1'><div class='av-post-metadata-container-inner'><span class=\"av-post-metadata-content av-post-metadata-meta-content\"><span class=\"av-post-metadata-content av-post-metadata-published\"><span class=\"av-metadata-before av-metadata-before-published\">Publi\u00e9 le<\/span><span class=\"av-post-metadata-published-date\" >mars 16, 2025<\/span><\/span><span class=\"av-post-metadata-content av-post-metadata-separator\"><\/span><span class=\"av-post-metadata-content av-post-metadata-author\"  itemprop=\"author\" ><span class=\"av-metadata-before av-metadata-before-author\">par<\/span><span class=\"av-post-metadata-author-name\" >Hazel Wheeler, Cole Blair, Prakrithi Monteiro &amp; Camilo Ospina Pardo<\/span><\/span><span class=\"av-post-metadata-content av-post-metadata-separator\"><\/span><span class=\"av-post-metadata-content av-post-metadata-category\"><span class=\"av-metadata-before av-metadata-before-categories\">|<\/span><span class=\"av-post-metadata-category-link\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/wildlifepreservation.ca\/fr\/blog\/category\/bumble-bee-recovery\/\" >R\u00e9tablissement des bourdons<\/a><\/span>, <span class=\"av-post-metadata-category-link\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/wildlifepreservation.ca\/fr\/species\/bumble-bees\/\" >Les bourdons<\/a><\/span>, <span class=\"av-post-metadata-category-link\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/wildlifepreservation.ca\/fr\/blog\/category\/events\/\" >Events<\/a><\/span>, <span class=\"av-post-metadata-category-link\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/wildlifepreservation.ca\/fr\/blog\/project\/native-pollinator-initiative\/\" >Initiative pour les pollinisateurs indig\u00e8nes<\/a><\/span>, <span class=\"av-post-metadata-category-link\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/wildlifepreservation.ca\/fr\/blog\/category\/news-and-events\/\" >Actualit\u00e9s et \u00e9v\u00e9nements<\/a><\/span>, <span class=\"av-post-metadata-category-link\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/wildlifepreservation.ca\/fr\/blog\/project\/pollinators\/\" >Pollinisateurs<\/a><\/span>, <span class=\"av-post-metadata-category-link\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/wildlifepreservation.ca\/fr\/species\/yellow-banded-bumblebee\/\" >Bourdon terricole<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"av-post-metadata-content av-post-metadata-after-meta\">All photos courtesy of Michael Alexander<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/main><!-- close content main element --><\/div><\/div><div id='av_section_2'  class='avia-section av-2levihv-7d594f448fd56703f833a30acbeb6b83 main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-4  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_section  species-inner-content-intro-wrapper avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-49270'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-lwozfkxw-e701412e37556bffd1dbdbce072a6da4\">\n.flex_column.av-lwozfkxw-e701412e37556bffd1dbdbce072a6da4{\npadding:25px 25px 25px 25px;\nbackground-color:#f8fbf4;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-lwozfkxw-e701412e37556bffd1dbdbce072a6da4 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-5  el_before_av_one_full  avia-builder-el-first  light-section first flex_column_div'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-lwozeuwx-ff0b33494a0457f34010075781828eec'   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>What is the Bumble Bee Recovery Program? Since the 1990s, bumble bee numbers have been plummeting, and that spells ecological disaster. Ninety per cent of all flowering plants \u2014 including most of the fruits and vegetables in your fridge \u2014 need these pollinators in order to reproduce.<\/p>\n<p>Until the causes of these declines can be reversed, conservation breeding and reintroduction is the only way to safeguard at-risk bumble bees. Today, WPC is the only organization in Canada rebuilding wild bee populations through conservation breeding. Thanks to recent breakthroughs, we\u2019ve figured out how to dramatically increase the number of queens we produce. Once they\u2019re released into the wild, they can establish their own colonies, producing hundreds of pollinators to sustain the ecosystems around them.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><div  class='flex_column av-n73l2z-a8d48a66fe4a7e686ad3d94549b09482 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-7  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_full  first flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><p><section  class='av_textblock_section av-lwhvy05h-05268649aaceb0b16a3f3b4201fa2d05'   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In August of 2024, WPC staff participated in one of the field courses hosted by\u00a0 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/freedalgonquin.wordpress.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Field Research in Ecology and Evolution Diversified (FREED)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 in the breathtaking scenery of Algonquin Provincial Park. FREED provides accessible field opportunities for Black, Indigenous and\/or Racialized (BIPOC) students that might not otherwise be afforded these often pivotal experiences in career development.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  class='avia-button-wrap av-m87sq6gp-5773ed14434158905192f2ad3edc371c-wrap avia-button-center  avia-builder-el-9  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last'><a href='https:\/\/wildlifepreservation.ca\/fr\/blog\/freed-part1\/'  class='avia-button av-m87sq6gp-5773ed14434158905192f2ad3edc371c av-link-btn avia-icon_select-no avia-size-small avia-position-center avia-color-theme-color'   aria-label=\"Check out Part 1\"><span class='avia_iconbox_title' >Check out Part 1<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/p><\/div><div  class='flex_column av-7hdwe0k-d05e2da22d8b03c82364e47e0d010209 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-10  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_hr  first flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-7916cd0-0319572c3fda58b3a4becbf3508009a7\">\n.avia-image-container.av-7916cd0-0319572c3fda58b3a4becbf3508009a7 img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-7916cd0-0319572c3fda58b3a4becbf3508009a7 .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-7916cd0-0319572c3fda58b3a4becbf3508009a7 av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-11  avia-builder-el-no-sibling'   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-49275 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-49275 avia_image' src='https:\/\/wildlifepreservation.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/20240904_BUMBLE_FREEDAlgonquinEvent_GroupIdentifyingBee_MichaelAlexander-2.jpg' alt='' title='20240904_BUMBLE_FREEDAlgonquinEvent_GroupIdentifyingBee_MichaelAlexander-2'  height=\"772\" width=\"1157\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-m65eeivo-a4a9b98fec7aa25d9d1be935a5c42947\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-m65eeivo-a4a9b98fec7aa25d9d1be935a5c42947{\nheight:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-m65eeivo-a4a9b98fec7aa25d9d1be935a5c42947 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-12  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_textblock'><span class='hr-inner'><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-3jzv8zk-ae7b9794a70fe966d2e526a6666e6ca1'   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FREED participants using their buzzworthy bumble bee knowledge to identify bumble bees captured during the workshop. Photo by Michael Alexander.\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  class='flex_column av-j5ne10-f6498761e392f7de8bf28444c501901e av_one_full  avia-builder-el-14  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_one_full  first flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-lwktbop1-014744ec2bf49d98171564497da74e4b'   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To help grasp the impact and importance of FREED, we caught up with two of the student participants, Prakrithi and Camilo, two 3<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">rd<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> year undergraduate students from the University of Guelph, who outlined their experiences leading up to and during the Algonquin field course.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Q: What are you currently studying, and what are your career goals?<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Camilo<\/strong>: I\u2019m in the Wildlife Biology and Conservation program, and my goal in life is to be able to pursue a job that focuses on the conservation of the beautiful fauna and flora of Canada.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Prakrithi<\/strong>: I am in the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uoguelph.ca\/programs\/bachelor-of-one-health\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bachelor of One Health<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> program. My academic journey has been rooted in a passion for medical sciences and caregiving, with a particular interest in emergency medicine. Beyond my love for clinical settings, I have a strong enthusiasm for research. Whether it&#8217;s analyzing stress-related biomarkers, studying neurogenesis or investigating how biodiversity conservation can mitigate vector-borne diseases like malaria, I find joy in connecting scientific exploration to real-world applications. My academic and career goals align with my desire to impact health care systems and policies, bridging the gap between research and patient care while addressing global health challenges.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Q: How did you learn about FREED?<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Camilo<\/strong>: It was mentioned in my second-year ecology class by the professor. I thought it sounded like a good opportunity to meet like-minded individuals that may have faced the same issues I have faced being a racial minority in the field of science.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Prakrithi<\/strong>: I learned about FREED when I took a second-year Ecology course. My professor, who was incredibly passionate about sustainability and conservation, briefly mentioned it in class. That short mention immediately captured my attention\u2014how could it not? The idea of going on a trip with a group of random students with no internet connection sounded like the perfect mix of adventure and learning.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Q: What impact did FREED\u2019s focus on providing experiences to BIPOC students have in your decision to participate?<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Camilo<\/strong>: It\u2019s very important to have programs like FREED that focus on the diversification of the field of science, since this field is so competitive and relies so heavily on the experience and connections you have. This field course not only gave me very valuable experiences that I will remember for my entire life, but it also gave me the opportunity to build meaningful connections with professionals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Prakrithi<\/strong>: FREED\u2019s focus on providing experiences to BIPOC students was pivotal in my decision to participate, and it was a deeply personal decision for me. It felt like a rare acknowledgment of the systemic barriers that students like me face in academia, especially as an international student. At the University of Guelph, for example, there are 60 research positions allocated for domestic students but only 10 for international students which is a disparity that felt both disheartening and motivating. Knowing that FREED was intentionally designed to create opportunities for underrepresented groups made me feel seen and valued in a way I hadn\u2019t experienced before. It wasn\u2019t just about gaining skills; to me it was about stepping into a space where my identity and experiences were recognized as strengths rather than obstacles. I knew that FREED would offer a space to grow both as a researcher and as a person.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Q: What did you hope to gain from participating in FREED\u2019s field course?<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Prakrithi<\/strong>: I hoped to gain more than just technical skills and ecological knowledge. I wanted field experience that would strengthen my research profile and open doors to future opportunities. I also looked forward to building meaningful connections with peers and mentors who understood the unique challenges of being a BIPOC student in this field. Most importantly, I hoped to find a sense of belonging &#8211; a space where I could grow, contribute, and be inspired by others who share my passion for environmental conservation and my determination to overcome systemic barriers. Additionally, I wanted to heal my relationship with many animal species that are often misunderstood or stigmatized, such as snakes, rodents, and bees. This experience helped me challenge and overcome deeply ingrained taboos, pushing me to recognize the vital roles these species play in ecosystems and to appreciate their inherent value.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Q: What was it like to arrive in Algonquin Park? Was this an all-new experience for you?<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Camilo<\/strong>: I have been dreaming about going to Algonquin Park for several years after I learned about it during high school in my Specialist High Skills Major environmental leadership program in which we had planned a two-week long portaging trip. Due to covid I was unable to participate in this trip, but FREED gave me the opportunity to fulfill my dream of seeing the magical setting that is Algonquin. It was even better than I had dreamed of. I especially liked the silence in the forest that allows you to hear all the critters around you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Prakrithi<\/strong>: Arriving in Algonquin Park was a completely new and transformative experience for me. I had never camped much before, and the prospect of being disconnected from social media felt both daunting and exciting. As we made our way to the Research Station, I was struck by the beauty of the landscape &#8211; the endless stretches of forest and the peaceful isolation from the chaos of everyday life. It felt like stepping into a different world, one that demanded stillness and presence. Initially, I felt nervous, but that soon transformed into gratitude as I embraced the experience.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Q: Tell us about the different kinds of activities and experiences you had during the field course. Did any workshop interest you the most?<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Camilo<\/strong>: I specifically liked the workshops that taught us about wildlife that is not usually appreciated and understood, like the turtle, bird, bat and pollinator workshops. They taught us about the important ecological roles these species play in their ecosystem and why they are beautiful specimens that should be appreciated.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Prakrithi<\/strong>: The field course offered a variety of workshops and activities that provided hands-on immersion into ecological research. From studying bumble bees and their vital ecological roles to exploring turtles, each activity revealed the intricate connections within nature. Among these, the bumble bee workshop stood out. Although being surrounded by so many bees initially scared me, the kind and supportive instructors helped me feel more at ease. The workshop not only emphasized species identification and the critical role of pollinators but also challenged my preconceptions about insects, fostering a newfound appreciation for their complexity and significance.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><div  class='flex_column av-286n3ee-42411a5e6f566fd808f347bcdf68b115 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-16  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_hr  first flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-m87t02q2-7b7ca0c5345076095048ef0db573c91b\">\n.avia-image-container.av-m87t02q2-7b7ca0c5345076095048ef0db573c91b img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-m87t02q2-7b7ca0c5345076095048ef0db573c91b .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-m87t02q2-7b7ca0c5345076095048ef0db573c91b av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-17  avia-builder-el-no-sibling'   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-49276 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-49276 avia_image' src='https:\/\/wildlifepreservation.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/20240904_BUMBLE_FREEDAlgonquinEvent_PersonCheckingNet2_MichaelAlexander-2.jpg' alt='' title='20240904_BUMBLE_FREEDAlgonquinEvent_PersonCheckingNet2_MichaelAlexander-2'  height=\"825\" width=\"1226\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1n09j9y-aa59e4079a920222340308fe4b293c5a\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-1n09j9y-aa59e4079a920222340308fe4b293c5a{\nheight:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-1n09j9y-aa59e4079a920222340308fe4b293c5a hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-18  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_textblock'><span class='hr-inner'><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-m87swqi6-2bbfc4ddd38ff8dcf1b6ab393e68247c'   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prakrithi and Hazel Wheeler (WPC) transferring a captured bee to a vial for species identification during the bumble bee workshop. Photo by Michael Alexander.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  class='flex_column av-1a39zti-ccee7446b0ccd5db2882dc0e0a080b66 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-20  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_one_full  first flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-m87t1e5p-b044bf662539e8dd3e4255eb07f039db'   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><b><i>Q: Were there any non-workshop experiences that stood out to you?<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Camilo<\/strong>: I loved exploring the forest with other bird enthusiasts, where we would just appreciate the beauty of the park and its wildlife. Going on hikes with my binoculars and observing all sorts of birds I have never seen made me feel like a Pok\u00e9mon trainer in real life.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Prakrithi<\/strong>: Equally memorable to the workshop experiences were the non-workshop moments that brought us closer as a group. Sharing meals together at the cookhouse, enjoying a dance party before we departed, swimming in the lake, and canoeing during our free time were experiences that deepened our bonds. Walking through the dark forest, nervously imagining bears but feeling secure in nature\u2019s embrace, was an adventure. These moments helped me forge deep connections with my peers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Q: What was your favorite field observation you made at FREED?<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Camilo<\/strong>: The pileated woodpeckers with their impressive size and calls, a beautiful pair of sandhill cranes that are like living dinosaurs, and the eerie yet gorgeous loon.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Prakrithi<\/strong>: One of my favorite field observations was spotting and holding a garter snake! Growing up, I had internalized so many taboos about snakes, but this trip taught me to observe them without fear. Witnessing the grace and purpose of an animal often misunderstood was a humbling experience that deepened my respect for all creatures.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Q: Do you feel as though FREED has prepared you for future educational or employment opportunities in ecological fieldwork? Have your experiences at FREED changed your educational and career aspirations?<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Camilo<\/strong>: Yes, it prepared me for the future more than any other field course that I could have taken in university would have. Because of its personable approach to teaching, I always felt encouraged and empowered and all the doubts that I had about pursuing a job in the field of science were erased, thanks to all the magnificent people I met that supported me through the dreamlike time I spent with them. It reinforced that this is really what I want to do and I\u2019m ready to do anything I must to accomplish my dream,<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Prakrithi<\/strong>: This experience has undoubtedly prepared me for future educational and employment opportunities in ecological fieldwork. It gave me the confidence to step out of my comfort zone, practical skills in observation and research, and a deeper understanding of ecological systems. It also shifted my aspirations, reaffirming my desire to integrate fieldwork into my career and showing me the value of community and collaboration in research.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Q: Finally, is there anything else you wanted to share regarding FREED 2024?<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Camilo<\/strong>: Now that I have gone through FREED, I can\u2019t wait to give back to other BIPOC students in any way possible, to ensure that other young students can have the same wonderful experience I had.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Prakrithi<\/strong>: The leaders, instructors and the whole FREED 2024 team (including our favorite photographer Michael), deserve a special mention. They were absolutely wonderful, loving, and caring. For that week, they became a home away from home\u2014a place that felt so safe and welcoming. They were well prepared for everything that came their way, and even when they admitted there were moments they stumbled, I never once noticed it. Their encouragement, passion, and dedication were unmatched. I have never been around such accomplished yet incredibly humble individuals, and their kindness left a lasting impact on me.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><div  class='flex_column av-nj4liu-fc16775f8ae4e096190a8a3b42c46074 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-22  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_hr  first flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-m87t1x72-c9380b075b0bcea35f7373f067d66180'   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><strong>Thank you to Camilo and Prakrithi for sharing your insightful experiences on FREED! To learn more about this incredible grassroots organization, please visit <a href=\"https:\/\/freedalgonquin.wordpress.com\/\">FREED\u2019s website<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-m5y0c4ug-a2f15fc4b1ad953a7696d19d4d1ada6c\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-m5y0c4ug-a2f15fc4b1ad953a7696d19d4d1ada6c{\nheight:50px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-m5y0c4ug-a2f15fc4b1ad953a7696d19d4d1ada6c hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-24  el_after_av_one_full  avia-builder-el-last'><span class='hr-inner'><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><div id='av_section_3'  class='avia-section av-1c28nfn-b43226128f209289cfc90758c79f8147 main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-25  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_section  blog-inner avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-49270'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<div  class='flex_column av-rs2n4z-8fed8e8a96cdfebce06b2081ea3cf81e av_one_full  avia-builder-el-26  el_before_av_one_full  avia-builder-el-first  author-section first flex_column_div'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-lhhwhp6e-f304a75106673aca766fed47dd3dd4dd'   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">Cole Blair<\/h3>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: left;\">Ontario Program Coordinator &#8211; Native Pollinator Initiative<\/h5>\n<p>Cole\u2019s time with WPC began as a graduate student at the University of Toronto, where he researched harmful parasites in bumble bees (he looked at a LOT of bee poop). He has since played a supporting role as a technician in both the field and in our bumble bee Conservation Breeding Lab. As the Ontario Program Coordinator, Cole hopes to demonstrate to others that any conservation engagement \u2013 no matter how big or small \u2013 can go a long way.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-lhhwi5fx-a8a3b54355432e446db5c01e28d470dd\">\n.avia-image-container.av-lhhwi5fx-a8a3b54355432e446db5c01e28d470dd img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-lhhwi5fx-a8a3b54355432e446db5c01e28d470dd .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-lhhwi5fx-a8a3b54355432e446db5c01e28d470dd av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-28  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last  author-pic'   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-48269 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-48269 avia_image' src='https:\/\/wildlifepreservation.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ColeBlair_Thumbnail.jpg' alt='' title='ColeBlair_Miniature'  height=\"400\" width=\"400\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p><\/div><div  class='flex_column av-kg13vp-c5e438302644dc711adda55d63bf5e51 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-29  el_after_av_one_full  avia-builder-el-last  author-section first flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-m6v5980z-dbd82438cf4b81552109a34ded0a3ad3'   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">Hazel Wheeler<\/h3>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: left;\">Directeur des programmes de conservation<\/h5>\n<p>Hazel travaille avec Conservation de la faune Canada depuis 2013, ayant commenc\u00e9 comme biologiste contractuelle aupr\u00e8s du programme de r\u00e9tablissement de la pie-gri\u00e8che migratrice avant d'acc\u00e9der au r\u00f4le de biologiste principale. Apr\u00e8s une d\u00e9cennie de travail sur les pies-gri\u00e8ches, Hazel a acc\u00e9d\u00e9 au r\u00f4le de directrice des programmes de conservation, o\u00f9 iel supervise tous nos programmes de r\u00e9tablissement. Hazel travaille avec les esp\u00e8ces en p\u00e9ril depuis le milieu des ann\u00e9es 2000 et d\u00e9tient une ma\u00eetrise de l'Universit\u00e9 Trent, o\u00f9 iel a \u00e9tudi\u00e9 les pr\u00e9f\u00e9rences d'habitat des martinets ramoneurs en Ontario.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-m6v59hge-d952d5a383e468e0e9d3237deaab6dce\">\n.avia-image-container.av-m6v59hge-d952d5a383e468e0e9d3237deaab6dce img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-m6v59hge-d952d5a383e468e0e9d3237deaab6dce .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-m6v59hge-d952d5a383e468e0e9d3237deaab6dce av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-31  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last  author-pic'   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div 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itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2>Articles r\u00e9cents sur le projet<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-pm55kt-e0645ff2ae8f93f403d5361af7f2f430\">\n#top .flex_column.av-pm55kt-e0645ff2ae8f93f403d5361af7f2f430{\nmargin-top:20px;\nmargin-bottom:15px;\n}\n.responsive #top #wrap_all .flex_column.av-pm55kt-e0645ff2ae8f93f403d5361af7f2f430{\nmargin-top:20px;\nmargin-bottom:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-pm55kt-e0645ff2ae8f93f403d5361af7f2f430 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-39  el_after_av_one_full  avia-builder-el-last  first flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><div  class='av-alb-blogposts template-blog  blog-home'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Blog\" ><article class=\"post-entry post-entry-type-standard post-entry-53322 post-loop-1 post-parity-odd single-big with-slider post-53322 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-bumble-bee-recovery category-news-and-events project-native-pollinator-initiative specific-species-bumble-bees\"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" ><div class=\"blog-meta\"><\/div><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix standard-content'><header class=\"entry-content-header\" aria-label=\"Post: Fieldwork forays\"><div class=\"av-heading-wrapper\"><h2 class='post-title entry-title'  itemprop=\"headline\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/wildlifepreservation.ca\/fr\/blog\/fieldwork-forays\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" title=\"Permanent Link: Fieldwork forays\">S'aventurer sur le terrain<span class=\"post-format-icon minor-meta\"><\/span><\/a><\/h2><span class=\"blog-categories minor-meta\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wildlifepreservation.ca\/fr\/blog\/category\/bumble-bee-recovery\/\" rel=\"tag\">R\u00e9tablissement des bourdons<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/wildlifepreservation.ca\/fr\/blog\/category\/news-and-events\/\" rel=\"tag\">Actualit\u00e9s et \u00e9v\u00e9nements<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/wildlifepreservation.ca\/fr\/blog\/project\/native-pollinator-initiative\/\" rel=\"tag\">Initiative pour les pollinisateurs indig\u00e8nes<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/wildlifepreservation.ca\/fr\/species\/bumble-bees\/\" rel=\"tag\">Les bourdons<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/header><span class=\"av-vertical-delimiter\"><\/span><div class=\"big-preview single-big\"  itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/wildlifepreservation.ca\/fr\/blog\/fieldwork-forays\/\"  title=\"Reformatage de photo de blog - FieldworkForays_GoldBumbleBees_AnnikaWilcox\" ><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"492\" height=\"423\" src=\"https:\/\/wildlifepreservation.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/FieldworkForays_GoldandBlackBumbleBee_AnnikaWilcox_Thumbnail-492x423.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-53325 avia-img-lazy-loading-53325 attachment-entry_without_sidebar size-entry_without_sidebar wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"entry-content\"  itemprop=\"text\" ><div class=\"read-more-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wildlifepreservation.ca\/fr\/blog\/fieldwork-forays\/\" class=\"more-link\">Read more<span class='more-link-arrow avia-svg-icon avia-font-svg_entypo-fontello' data-av_svg_icon='right-open-big' data-av_iconset='svg_entypo-fontello'><svg version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"15\" height=\"32\" viewbox=\"0 0 15 32\" preserveaspectratio=\"xMidYMid meet\" role=\"graphics-symbol\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<path d=\"M0.416 27.84l11.456-11.84-11.456-11.904q-0.832-0.832 0-1.536 0.832-0.832 1.536 0l12.544 12.608q0.768 0.832 0 1.6l-12.544 12.608q-0.704 0.832-1.536 0-0.832-0.704 0-1.536z\"><\/path>\n<\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><span class=\"post-meta-infos\"><time class=\"date-container minor-meta updated\"  itemprop=\"datePublished\" datetime=\"2026-06-16T17:37:56-05:00\" >16 juin 2026<\/time><span class=\"text-sep\">\/<\/span><span class=\"blog-author minor-meta\">par <span class=\"entry-author-link\"  itemprop=\"author\" ><span class=\"author\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wildlifepreservation.ca\/fr\/blog\/author\/catwoodurand\/\" rel=\"author\">Catherine Woo-Durand<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><div class='post_delimiter'><\/div><\/div><div class=\"post_author_timeline\"><\/div><span class='hidden'>\n\t\t\t\t<span class='av-structured-data'  itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span itemprop='url'>https:\/\/wildlifepreservation.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/FieldworkForays_GoldandBlackBumbleBee_AnnikaWilcox_Thumbnail.jpg<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span itemprop='height'>492<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span 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itemprop=\"mainEntityOfPage\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/mainEntityOfPage\" ><span itemprop='name'>S'aventurer sur le terrain<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/article><article class=\"post-entry post-entry-type-standard post-entry-53249 post-loop-2 post-parity-even single-big with-slider post-53249 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-bumble-bee-recovery category-news-and-events project-native-pollinator-initiative specific-species-bumble-bees\"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" ><div class=\"blog-meta\"><\/div><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix standard-content'><header class=\"entry-content-header\" aria-label=\"Post: Why saving bees means saving microbes\"><div class=\"av-heading-wrapper\"><h2 class='post-title entry-title'  itemprop=\"headline\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/wildlifepreservation.ca\/fr\/blog\/saving-bees-means-saving-microbes\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" title=\"Permanent Link: Why saving bees means saving microbes\">Pourquoi sauver les abeilles, c'est sauver les microbes<span class=\"post-format-icon minor-meta\"><\/span><\/a><\/h2><span class=\"blog-categories minor-meta\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wildlifepreservation.ca\/fr\/blog\/category\/bumble-bee-recovery\/\" rel=\"tag\">R\u00e9tablissement des bourdons<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/wildlifepreservation.ca\/fr\/blog\/category\/news-and-events\/\" rel=\"tag\">Actualit\u00e9s et \u00e9v\u00e9nements<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/wildlifepreservation.ca\/fr\/blog\/project\/native-pollinator-initiative\/\" rel=\"tag\">Initiative pour les pollinisateurs indig\u00e8nes<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/wildlifepreservation.ca\/fr\/species\/bumble-bees\/\" rel=\"tag\">Les bourdons<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/header><span class=\"av-vertical-delimiter\"><\/span><div class=\"big-preview single-big\"  itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/wildlifepreservation.ca\/fr\/blog\/saving-bees-means-saving-microbes\/\"  title=\"ChristineMacphersonPhoto\" ><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"572\" height=\"423\" src=\"https:\/\/wildlifepreservation.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChristineMacphersonPhoto-572x423.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-53253 avia-img-lazy-loading-53253 attachment-entry_without_sidebar size-entry_without_sidebar wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"entry-content\"  itemprop=\"text\" ><div class=\"read-more-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wildlifepreservation.ca\/fr\/blog\/saving-bees-means-saving-microbes\/\" class=\"more-link\">Read more<span class='more-link-arrow avia-svg-icon avia-font-svg_entypo-fontello' data-av_svg_icon='right-open-big' data-av_iconset='svg_entypo-fontello'><svg version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"15\" height=\"32\" viewbox=\"0 0 15 32\" preserveaspectratio=\"xMidYMid meet\" role=\"graphics-symbol\" 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