Samantha’s Experience with Assiniboine Park Conservancy

The Assiniboine Park Conservancy is a CAZA-certified zoo and home to the Leatherdale International Polar Bear Conservation Centre. Their conservation initiatives are focused in three areas: Arctic and subarctic species conservation, Manitoba species conservation, and the conservation of international species at risk.

During her Direct Action placement, Samantha supported the implementation of green initiatives including developing solutions, procedures, and outreach materials for the waste management system at Assiniboine Park Conservancy. She also supported the waste audit data interpretation to inform and update the organization’s sustainability policies. In addition, she hosted several public shoreline cleanups along the Assiniboine River as a community engagement and outreach initiative. Throughout her placement Samantha also had the opportunity to work closely with our researchers, educators, and sustainability coordinator on several different projects.