Lead the Plant Health Team at NVK Nurseries, supporting our field, greenhouse and container growers in all aspects of growing toward the shared aim of enhancing sustainability and overall plant quality. This includes regenerating field soil health, conserving water, converting organic waste to high-quality compost, employing IPM strategies, managing weed pressure and increasing production efficiency.

Greenhouse in the Clouds is a small family business based in Hamilton, Ontario committed to growing fresh, local and beautiful flowers using regenerative methods. We don’t use any chemical pesticides or fertilizers in our flower gardens, and start most of our own plants from seed. We use compost, cover crops and low/no-till practices to build soil health and increase soil carbon. We harvest regularly from our flower gardens and maintain very high standards for quality and freshness. We offer a… Show more Greenhouse in the Clouds is a small family business based in Hamilton, Ontario committed to growing fresh, local and beautiful flowers using regenerative methods. We don’t use any chemical pesticides or fertilizers in our flower gardens, and start most of our own plants from seed. We use compost, cover crops and low/no-till practices to build soil health and increase soil carbon. We harvest regularly from our flower gardens and maintain very high standards for quality and freshness. We offer a wide variety of seasonal flowers, from dahlias and lisianthus, to zinnias and sunflowers and believe in appreciating the gifts of each season. We also offer a wide variety of flowering trees, shrubs and perennials for sale, sourced from a wholesale nursery in Dundas, Ontario. Our hundreds of selections will provide more than enough options to establish your very own cutting garden. Show less

- Conduct research on tree propagation, planting and site remediation for naturalization andurban forestry projects. Work collaboratively with tree nurseries, Conservation Authorities,the Ministry of Transportation, landscape contractors and municipalities to improve treepropagation, and the growth and survival of planted trees.- Facilitate and supervise the work of tree planting and soil remediation contractors whenestablishing new research sites in urban and roadside… Show more - Conduct research on tree propagation, planting and site remediation for naturalization andurban forestry projects. Work collaboratively with tree nurseries, Conservation Authorities,the Ministry of Transportation, landscape contractors and municipalities to improve treepropagation, and the growth and survival of planted trees.- Facilitate and supervise the work of tree planting and soil remediation contractors whenestablishing new research sites in urban and roadside settings.- Communicate research findings formally and informally to varied audiences, includingConservation Authorities, college students, tree nursery owners and employees, andmunicipal forestry staff, through presentations and meetings.- Conduct regular field work, analyze and report on research trials testing tree health(chlorophyll levels, survival, growth) as related to soil health (soil bulk density, organicmatter, pH, texture, moisture and electrical conductivity).- Write reports for funding agencies to summarize and highlight research findings; writearticles on urban forestry topics, including several published in a horticulture magazine;contributed to a manuscript published in a peer-reviewed scientific journal.- Currently building a website to provide tree selection and soil remediation recommendations,including background research on the environmental tolerances of over 200 native and non-native commonly planted trees in naturalization and urban planting projects. Show less

- Management activities in Durham Regional Forest including hazard tree removal, trail maintenance and development and other property maintenance activities- Collection of stand inventory information for management plan updates and the development of management prescriptions- forest inventory and tree marking- Implementation of the Conservation Authority’s tree and shrub planting program- Developing forest management plans on private properties to enablelandowners to qualify… Show more - Management activities in Durham Regional Forest including hazard tree removal, trail maintenance and development and other property maintenance activities- Collection of stand inventory information for management plan updates and the development of management prescriptions- forest inventory and tree marking- Implementation of the Conservation Authority’s tree and shrub planting program- Developing forest management plans on private properties to enablelandowners to qualify for the Managed Forest Tax Incentive Program (MFTIP) Show less

- Strong organizational and communication skills facilitating weekly e-lectures (over 600 participants), workshops (averaging 50) and field tours (averaging 30) for researchers, students and land managers—including budgeting and logistical planning.- Excellent communication skills honed producing articles, reports & factsheets for diverse audiences on native pollinator habitat, silviculture, agroforestry and sustainable forestry.- Worked with a multi-stakeholder committee, including… Show more - Strong organizational and communication skills facilitating weekly e-lectures (over 600 participants), workshops (averaging 50) and field tours (averaging 30) for researchers, students and land managers—including budgeting and logistical planning.- Excellent communication skills honed producing articles, reports & factsheets for diverse audiences on native pollinator habitat, silviculture, agroforestry and sustainable forestry.- Worked with a multi-stakeholder committee, including NRCan, the OMNRF, industry and NGO partners to convey complex scientific information on bioenergy to various audiences through the production of technical bulletins.- Gained field experience conducting forest inventories on a white pine regeneration study at the Petawawa Research Forest. Show less

• Site reconnaissance work, including baseline inventories and vegetation community classification using ELC methods • Monitor element occurrences, rare species and communities• Conduct surveys of NCC properties for rare reptile and amphibian species• Monitor biodiversity targets and threats on NCC properties and conduct annual inspections to ensure early detection and management of natural disturbances, vandalism, trespassing, emerging threats, and risks and liabilities•… Show more • Site reconnaissance work, including baseline inventories and vegetation community classification using ELC methods • Monitor element occurrences, rare species and communities• Conduct surveys of NCC properties for rare reptile and amphibian species• Monitor biodiversity targets and threats on NCC properties and conduct annual inspections to ensure early detection and management of natural disturbances, vandalism, trespassing, emerging threats, and risks and liabilities• Compliance monitoring of conservation easements• Implementation of recommended stewardship and management actions on NCC properties, with a focus on invasive species monitoring and removal, assistance with volunteer events, landowner contact, communication materials and signage installation• Assistance with the data entry, analysis and reporting required to develop and implement property management plans for NCC properties Show less

• Conducted original research on potential impacts of post-fire salvage logging for bioenergy production on beetle and woodpecker population dynamics in the boreal forest.• Collected, analyzed and summarized data; produced a paper that will be incorporated into a Laurentian Forestry Centre report and published in an academic journal.

"Biological Consequences of Global Change"• Assisted in design of tutorial, led lecture and discussion-based tutorials for over 60 students, and carried out marking and invigilation duties. • Evaluated climate change impacts on biological processes and specific at-risk species.

• Responsible for maintenance and data collection for a tall grass prairie field experiment investigating patterns of ecosystem function in relation to phylogenetic relatedness.• Collected data on insect populations, photosynthetic gas exchange (using an LCPro), and biomass, growth and reproductive measures. • Supervised undergraduate volunteers and work-study students throughout the summer.

• Initiated the re-starting of the association, recruited members, planned events and facilitated executive committee meetings at the University of Toronto Scarborough.

• Provided support for over 35 students by organizing events, connecting them to campus resources and fostering a sense of community.

• Performed tree planting piecework for 3 spring seasons, requiring personal motivation in all weather conditions. Developed adaptability to uncertain & difficult work conditions.

• Coordinated bookings and logistics for the fair; organized a panel discussion.• Gained a greater understanding of how the interaction between government policy and the private sector can move sustainable energy systems forward.