Keira McManus

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Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

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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
  Associated with Keira McManus
- President for the University of Waterloo Chapter
  Issued by Society for Ecological Restoration (SER) on Sept 2022
  Associated with Keira McManus
- Team Member
  Issued by Bird Friendly Kitchener on Apr 2024
  Associated with Keira McManus
- Kids Club Volunteer
  Issued by Waterloo Region Nature on Sept 2021
  Associated with Keira McManus
- ENVigorate Festival Workshop Leader
  Issued by University of Waterloo on Mar 2022
  Associated with Keira McManus
- ENVigorate Festival Research Symposium Presenter
  Issued by University of Waterloo on Mar 2024
  Associated with Keira McManus