• Habitat & Wildlife Conservation Speaker Series, Part 3
  Location: Sanctuary Classroom (connected to Shop, behind public washroom), 360 Road 3 W, Kingsville

Kandyce Affleck is the Assistant Conservation Biologist at the Nature Conservancy of Canada for the Lake Erie, Lake Huron Region. She assists/leads stewardship work from the Maitland River Valley down to Essex and Pelee Island. Kandyce’s passion for habitat restoration sprouted on a hobby farm in Essex County where she gained fond memories of planting trees and exploring nature. She received her education at the University of Windsor with a Bachelor of Environmental Studies in Resource Management. She later returned to academia to enhance her hands-on field skills through a Graduate Certificate in Ecosystem Restoration at Niagara College. Kandyce has been working in conservation in Southwestern Ontario for the past 8 years through contract work as well as volunteer positions. Her presentation will focus on NCC’s Conservation work with a special attention to some of habitat enhancement projects happening right here in Essex County.  Wetland, prairie and forest restoration.

Suzanne Friemann is a dedicated professional with over a decade of experience in environmental non-profit management. Since joining the Pelee Island Bird Observatory (PIBO) in 2015 as Executive Director, Suzanne has played a pivotal role in advancing its mission and operations, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to environmental conservation and community engagement. With a comprehensive educational background, Suzanne holds a post-graduate degree in Sociology, complemented by degrees in Anthropology and Education, which form the bedrock of her career in environmental advocacy and outreach. Suzanne has also spearheaded successful initiatives outside PIBO’s immediate purview. Notably, she has led the implementation of Windsor as a Bird Friendly City, demonstrating her capacity for strategic vision and collaborative partnership. Additionally, Suzanne has championed BIPOC-focused bird conservation and outreach events, recognizing the importance of diversity and inclusivity in environmental initiatives. On Thursday, April 11^th, Suzanne will present, “Windsor as a Bird Friendly City”. Join us as she teaches how Windsor is creating a more bird-friendly urban environment through collaborative efforts.