Keira McManus

Keira McManus

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Ecologist, Naturalist and Student at the University of Waterloo

  • Education

    • University of Waterloo

      2020 - 2025
      Bachelor's degree Environmental Studies

      Activities and Societies: President of the UW Chapter Society for Ecological Restoration Minor in BiologyDiploma in Environmental AssessmentDiploma in Ecological Restoration and Rehabilitation

  • Experience

    • City of Windsor

      May 2018 - Oct 2019
      Guide

      - Led guided hikes focused on local flora, fauna, and history. - Developed educational community events and nature camps.- Restored tallgrass prairie habitat- Invasive species management and trail maintenance

    • Pelee Island Bird Observatory

      May 2021 - Jul 2021
      Education and Outreach Assistant

      Responsible for mitigating major threats to bird populations in Windsor through social media and researching city bylaws.

    • Ontario Parks | Parcs Ontario

      May 2021 - Aug 2021
      Park Ranger

      - Performed species at-risk snake surveys using the cover board and mark-recapture methods- Surveyed species at risk plants - Restored endangered tallgrass prairie habitat using manual and chemical methods- Trail maintenance

    • Parks Canada

      May 2022 - Aug 2022
      Species at Risk Conservation Student

      - Conducted vegetation sampling protocol (VSP) and surveyed for snakes, birds, bats and turtles- Conducted Marsh Monitoring Protocol (MMP) for amphibians and birds- Monitored the success of restoration projects

    • Wilfrid Laurier University

      May 2023 - Apr 2024

      - Wrote a research proposal, conducted a literature review, and performed statistical analysis in completion of an undergraduate thesis - Wrote laboratory methods and trained other research assistants on laboratory procedures.- Used a variety of laboratory equipment to prepare and process samples - Conducted remote fieldwork in southern Northwest Territories- Conducted transect and quadrat vegetation surveys, lichen health assessments, and recorded photosynthesis measurements using a LI-COR.- Collected biomass and soil samples-Took detailed field notes

      • Forest Ecology Research Assistant

        Mar 2022 - Apr 2024
      • Field Technician

        May 2023 - Aug 2023
    • City of Windsor

      Jun 2024 - now
      Guide

      - Marsh Monitoring Program (MMP) for birds and amphibians- Invasive species management

    • Carolinian Canada Coalition

      Jul 2024 - now
      Communications Specialist
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Wilderness/Remote Location First Aid

      Canadian Red Cross
      Jun 2023
  • Volunteer Experience

    • General Member

      Issued by Essex County Field Naturalists
      Essex County Field NaturalistsAssociated with Keira McManus
    • President for the University of Waterloo Chapter

      Issued by Society for Ecological Restoration (SER) on Sept 2022
      Society for Ecological Restoration (SER)Associated with Keira McManus
    • Team Member

      Issued by Bird Friendly Kitchener on Apr 2024
      Bird Friendly KitchenerAssociated with Keira McManus
    • Kids Club Volunteer

      Issued by Waterloo Region Nature on Sept 2021
      Waterloo Region NatureAssociated with Keira McManus
    • ENVigorate Festival Workshop Leader

      Issued by University of Waterloo on Mar 2022
      University of WaterlooAssociated with Keira McManus
    • ENVigorate Festival Research Symposium Presenter

      Issued by University of Waterloo on Mar 2024
      University of WaterlooAssociated with Keira McManus