Cameron Piper Email & Phone Number

Arcata, California, United States

Studying Lewis's Woodpecker migration and movement ecology in central Oregon in partnership with Oregon Fish and Wildlife.

North Fork, California, United States

Led crew of three study California Spotted Owl, Great Grey Owl, Northern Goshawk and fisher in the Bass Lake Ranger District of Sierra National Forest.

Alexandria, Virginia, United States

- Greeted visitors, assisted with equipment rentals, and provided gym orientation for new visitors.- Led group top-rope climbing sessions and events (i.e. birthday parties, scout troops, overnight lock-ins). Belayed adults and children using GRIGRI devices, led games and ensured guest safety.- Taught beginner climbing techniques and skills.- Encouraged.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

- Assisted with daily production and bulk production of baked goods (i.e cookies, brownies, blondies, cakes) focusing on production for holiday gift boxes.- Coordinated with the bakers, catering team, and managers to schedule baked goods preparation, baking, and finishing for packaging and delivery of 1000+ gift boxes across the United States.- Followed.

Bretton Woods, NH

• Operated an off-the-grid guest hut in the White Mountains. Hiked in food, cooked meals for up to 60 guests, cleaned facilities and maintained systems (i.e. solar power, composting toilets, food compost). Provided.
• Researched, developed and delivered naturalist programs on local species, weather, hiking safety and ecology.
• Assisted in search and rescue calls.

Missoula, Montana, United States

• Led 5- & 9-day science trips for students to Yellowstone National Park.
• Collaborated with National Park Service research staff to collect data studying the impacts of growing bison (Bison bison) populations on ungulate species (i.e. bison, pronghorn, bighorn sheep, mule deer) by conducting.
• Taught lessons on field research skills, species identification, human/wildlife conflict, and wildlife management in the Greater Yellowstone area.
• Mentored students on skills and careers in conservation & field research.

Bretton Woods, New Hampshire, United States

• Operated an off-the-grid guest hut in the White Mountains. Hiked in food, cooked meals for up to 60 guests, cleaned facilities and maintained systems (i.e. solar power, composting toilets, food compost). Provided.
• Researched, developed and delivered naturalist programs on local species, weather, hiking safety and ecology.
• Assisted in search and rescue calls.

Malta, Montana, United States

• Research nesting and migration of Long-billed Curlews and grassland songbirds including Sprague’s Pipet, Baird's Sparrow, Chestnut Collard Longspur, and Horned Lark.
• Capture birds using mist nets. Assist in banding, taking measurements, collecting feather samples and attaching GPS transmitters and MOTUS tags.
• Conduct nest searches using behavioral observations and rope dragging. Age eggs by floating and candling. Monitor nests using spotting scopes.
• Developing and writing an independent research paper on carry-over effects of breeding outcome on curlew fall migration.

Rota, Northern Mariana Islands

• Researched breeding success, life history and population dynamics of the endangered Marianas crow.
• Captured adults and fledglings using mist nets, leg-noose-mats and by hand. Assisted in banding, taking blood samples, attaching radio transmitters and taking measurements.
• Conducted nest searches, nest checks, behavioral observations and tracked using radio telemetry. Recorded pertinent data and survey information. Proofed and input accurate data into Access database and Google Sheets.
• Completed strenuous outdoor activities and hiking off-trail, navigating using GPS, maps and compass, across uneven terrain in hot, humid and rainy conditions. Learned to repel & ascend cliffs, and climb trees using.

• Serve in a 11-month AmeriCorps service program focused on land conservation and equity
• Coordinate ecological monitoring on deer and rare plants across over 30 sanctuaries statewide, training staff and volunteers, generating protocols and data management tools
• Collaborate with Mass Audubon staff and volunteers, state agencies, NGOs, and municipalities in person and remotely through verbal and written communication
• Participate in professional development including trainings (i.e. Introduction to R, Project Management, Community Engagement) and conferences

Kalamazoo, Michigan

• Organized a team of two technicians to monitor 15 cavity nests at the Allegan State Game Area & Fort Custer Recreation Area under Dr. Henry Streby (University of Toledo)
• Captured 20 adult and juvenile woodpeckers, banded, collected blood and tissue samples, put on radio-transmitters, and tracked using telemetry for the third season of a demographics and migration study
• Collaborated remotely with the principal investigator, master’s student and field research team in Toledo, OH

Syracuse, New York

• Managed front desk, including greeting visitors, equipment rentals, gym orientation, and memberships
• Taught belay courses (PBUS method), administers certification tests & performed safety-checks to maintain high safety standards
• Coordinated events (4-100+ guests) including birthday parties, school groups, university events, and scout overnight lock-ins, belayed adults and children, led games & ensured guest safety

• For Spring 2018 and 2019 semesters
• Led weekly lab sections with three other undergraduate teaching assistants for approximately 25 students under Dr. Shannon Farrell (SUNY ESF)
• Lectured on Northeastern bird identification, avian anatomy, and field research methods
• Led review sessions, administered weekly quizzes and lab practical exams
• Organized birding trips within central New York

Darhad Valley, Mongolia

• Worked and lived in the backcountry with eight students and two instructors for four months conducting research in partnership with the Ulaan Taiga Protected Areas Administration in the Darhad Valley of northern Mongolia
• Studied mammal camera trapping, waterfowl migration, Vansemberuu (Saussurea dorogostaiskii) ecology, and three pika species to begin long-term monitoring and aid conservation plan development

Kalamazoo, Michigan

• Organized a team of 2-5 technicians to monitor 15 cavity nests at the Allegan State Game Area & Fort Custer Recreation Area under Dr. Henry Streby (University of Toledo)
• Captured 20 adult and juvenile woodpeckers, banded, collected blood and tissue samples, put on radio-transmitters, and tracked using telemetry for the third season of a demographics and migration study
• Collaborated remotely with the principal investigator, master’s student and field research team in Toledo, OH
• Captured adult Eastern Box Turtles and Spotted Turtles, deployed radio-transmitters, and tracked using telemetry to study habitat use and nesting behavior

Toledo, Ohio

• Worked with a master’s student for first field season studying red-headed Woodpecker demographics and migration at Oak Opening Preserve Metropark under Dr. Henry Streby (University of Toledo)
• Captured adult and juvenile woodpeckers (mist-nets, holding nets to cavities, climbing to cavities), banded, collected blood and tissue samples, put on radio-transmitters/geo-locators, and tracked using telemetry
• Creatively problem-solved to create and adapt protocol and capture methods

Bronx, New York

• Worked with Bronx Zoo staff and keepers for to create enrichment for animals including polar bears, tortoises, and otters
• Assisted with training sessions and video data collection

Master Of Science - Ms, Natural Resources And Conservation - Wildlife

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Conservation Biology

Activities and Societies: Society for Conservation Biology, ESF Honors Program, Camp Kesem at Syracuse University, multiple improv.