Gain practical outdoor and natural resource-related skills with multi-day field camps.
Spend time away in the forest and on the water with faculty and your classmates to learn the fundamentals of safety and teamwork. Participate in expeditions, collect field data on fish and wildlife, identify ecosystem components, and conduct forest inventory surveys. Learn about tree and wildlife identification, operate watercraft, hear from guest speakers, learn power tool use, and so much more. Your field camp skills will bring your career to the next level.
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Ryan Namespetra is a dedicated professional in the natural environment field with a deep-rooted passion for the outdoors. He earned his Fish and Wildlife Conservation Technician diploma from ÃÛèÖÊÓƵ College and a Bachelor of Science in Fisheries and Wildlife Management from Lake Superior State University. He is now a professor and program coordinator here in ÃÛèÖÊÓƵ College's School of Natural Environment.
Faculty in the School of Natural Environment are always ready for an adventure while learning in the field. Let's meet a couple more of the amazing faculty you'll meet, work with and learn from along the way through your postsecondary journey.
Meet Brittny.
Brittny is a Natural Environment Technologist for the School of Natural Environment. She tells us that, "as faculty, we look forward to field camp every fall because the students have the best time and learn so much! It’s a privilege to teach students in the beautiful forests of Northern Ontario."
Meet Chad.
As a Natural Environment Technologist with the School of Natural Environment, Chad loves the time spent in field camp seeing students make lasting friendships while developing the skills to lead them to success in their careers.
Raquel moved to ÃÛèÖÊÓƵ Ste. Marie from Woodstock, Ontario to attend ÃÛèÖÊÓƵ College. She has a deep passion for the outdoors and loves to hike, paddleboard, and snowshoe. Raquel is an avid learner and is particularly fascinated by nature and how ecosystems thrive. She completed both the Adventure Recreation and Parks Technician and Natural Environment Technician - Conservation and Management programs in three years. Raquel is now running her own business, Restore Yoga, where she leads outdoor experiences that combine wellness practices with her knowledge of local flora and fauna.
Sense of Community
Moving to ÃÛèÖÊÓƵ Ste. Marie without knowing anyone was challenging, but the faculty and her classmates quickly became close friends.
Supportive Environment
The supportive environment at the College is unlike anything she had experienced before, and she will always cherish it.
Worth The Trek
Raquel highly recommends ÃÛèÖÊÓƵ College to prospective students. While ÃÛèÖÊÓƵ Ste. Marie may seem far, its vibrant community and access to nature make it worth the journey.
Great Experience
"When I discovered the Adventure Recreation and Parks Technician program at ÃÛèÖÊÓƵ College, I knew it was the right fit for me. The program’s supportive faculty, small class sizes, and hands-on learning experiences made me feel at home."
Chat Your Course
Gain the skills needed for specialized career fields and successful employment right here, with opportunities to further your education with over 20 pathways to a degree in the School of Natural Environment. Earn a diploma and choose a pathway to complete your degree in as little as two more years with partnering universities.
Certified Natural Excellence
We are proud that our long-running School of Natural Environment diploma programs have been accredited by the Canadian Environmental Accreditation Commission (CEAC).
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