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A conservation educator teaches the public about the diversity of
species, the rarity of many natural communities, and what society
can do to restore many of these communities and preserve global diversity.
Not all of a conservation educator’s work is done in libraries
and classrooms. We spend hours outdoors hiking, and watching birds
and squirrels.
As the Conservation Education Director at the Field Museum, I design
and coordinate a number of environmental education programs that teach
students about conservation and biodiversity in the greater Chicago
region.
I’ve always enjoyed teaching, learning, and being outdoors, in
nature. Being an environmental educator allows me to integrate these
loves while continuing to further my knowledge of ecology and conservation
biology.
To provide the community with opportunities for self-determined environmental
action. By this I mean teaching people how to choose an appropriate
action based on their own thinking, like planting wildflower seeds
or removing invasive plant species, that will satisfy them and lead
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7:00 AM While stuck in traffic,
review day and notes for 8:30 presentation.
8:30 AM Present to urban design
students at Illinois Institute of Technology on "Environmental
Issues and Opportunities in the Lake Calumet Region of Chicago."
11:00 AM Participate in meeting
at Wolf Lake with scientists from the Illinois Natural History
Survey, the Department of Natural Resources, and the Department
of Environment to plan BioBlitz for August, 2001.
2:30 PM Participate in planning
session with science curriculum supervisor for Regional Office
of Education to develop 3 week teacher institute on local biodiversity.
4:30 PM Answer e-mails, voice
mails, and mail.
5:30 PM Review notes and guidelines
for EPA grant application.
6:15 PM Organize for next day.
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Follow your interests and passions. Discover ways to unite those
interests with job opportunities. The field is not a large one
so this pursuit will require diligence, persistence, and some
experimentation.
For more details about my career path, look through my resume.
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