Meghan Hollett, CCNL’s Programs Coordinator, makes the most of winter by heading outside to skate. In this post, Meghan shares some spots to try out skating (indoors and outdoors), gear suggestions, and why skating is a great, socially-distanced way to hang with friends and neighbours. Why Skate? When I’m out skating during St. John’s winters, […]
World Wetlands Day is February 2nd! Learn all about wetlands with Piers Evans, CCNL’s Municipal Sustainability Coordinator. You have probably come across a wetland during a walk or hike. Wetland areas, as the name suggests, are, well, wet! A wetland is an area that is either seasonally or permanently saturated, and they are often defined […]
What a year it’s been! 2020 was full of challenges, but the CCNL team, our community partners and youth employees put their best foot forward. We continued to provide valuable professional development and mentorship opportunities to youth across the province, work with communities to strengthen their resiliency to climate change, and educate and empower young […]
Nima Agh is the Rural Asset Management in a Changing Climate Project Intern with Conservation Corps Newfoundland and Labrador (CCNL). This internship position is made possible by Mitacs. Mitacs has more than 20 years of experience facilitating successful and profitable collaborations between industry and academia. Starting my professional career in engineering and environmental management at […]
This post is part of the Get Outdoors Series, where we explore ways to enjoy NL through all the seasons. When it comes to surviving, and thriving, in the winter, most people will offer a laundry list of ways to stay warm. Good socks, mittens, hats– maybe even a layer of long johns under your […]
The Youth Engagement Funding Initiative (YEFI) provides up to $1,000 for climate-related projects involving youth in Newfoundland and Labrador. YEFI has funded 82 projects, helping youth better understand climate change through research, experimental, or action based learning. YEFI funding can be used by schools, youth groups, and youth themselves. Funds can be used for an […]
