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Staff

NSNT Staff on a recent day out to visit Shelter Cove
Photo credit: Peter Green

 

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Bonnie Sutherland

Executive Director
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Bonnie Sutherland. Bonnie Sutherland, our tireless Executive Director since 1997, is the person who makes the Nature Trust tick. Bonnie grew up in Kingston, Ontario and attended Lakehead University where she earned a BSc. in Biology & Natural Science, an HBOR (Outdoor Recreation), and a B.Ed., focusing on Biology & Geography. After working in environmental consulting, planning and management of provincial and national parks, and adventure and environmental education she came to Nova Scotia to get her Master of Environmental Studies at Dalhousie University. It was during her thesis work on 'Enhancing Private Land Conservation in Nova Scotia' that she crossed paths with the Nature Trust and the connection was instant. When not immersed in funding applications and program development, Bonnie is probably exploring the very wilderness she works so hard to protect. She enjoys kayaking, hiking, biking and skiing with her partner Sean and children Cian and Keira.

 

Dennis Garratt

Conservation Manager
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Hailing from England, Dennis has been interested in wildlife from an early age, developing a passion for birdwatching, which took him the length and breadth of the British Isles (from the Isles of Scilly in the south to Shetland in the north) and abroad; and recently, to Nova Scotia.

Working for the Scottish Wildlife Trust was Dennis’s first break into “higher level” conservation work. He worked with the Scottish Trust for 11 years and at one point was jointly managing all the wildlife reserves across Scotland, an experience he greatly enjoyed.

After Scotland, Dennis moved due south to the county of Hampshire where he worked for the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust for 10 years.

From the south of England to Nova Scotia is another big leap for Dennis and he is looking forward to the new experiences it will offer!

 

Nick Wilkinson

Office/Volunteer/Membership Coordinator
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wilkinson Nick Wilkinson joined the Nature Trust team in May 2010, as the Assistant Office Co-ordinator. Although he was at one time headed for an academic career in medieval history, Nick's passion for the environment and his love of music have since steered him in a much different direction. He is excited to be involved in helping to protect and preserve Nova Scotia's beautiful natural places. When not working at the Nature Trust, you can find him out hiking, cycling or playing music with his band Gypsophilia.

 

 

Alice Morgan

Land Stewardship Coordinator
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alicHaving just returned from Australia, Alice is ready to get her feet wet again in the Nova Scotian landscape. Born and raised in New Brunswick, Alice came to Halifax for her degree in Environmental Science from Dalhousie and has more or less stuck around ever since.  

 

 

Karen McKendry

Conservation Coordinator
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mckendryKaren spent her childhood exploring the woods and waters of Ontario and Quebec, clearly the "nature nut" of her family. Her passion for the environment, paired with a lot of hard work, has earned her a BSc. in Ecology, and Master's of Environmental Studies. When not devoting herself to the Nature Trust, she can be found rooting around in her garden, paddling on the Northwest Arm, cooking up a storm, or laughing at her wild new son.

Robin Levy

Fund Development Coordinator
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robinRobin is originally from Fox Point, Nova Scotia but has lived in Halifax for the past 11 years. Having grown up along the coast of St. Margaret’s Bay, Robin has a deep appreciation of the unique beauty of her home province and the importance of protecting and preserving it.

With degrees from both Mount Saint Vincent University and Dalhousie University, Robin has worked primarily in the nonprofit sector for the past 10 years, focusing on a career in fund development and event planning. She is excited to have joined the ranks at the Nature Trust and looks forward to all the adventures this position will bring!

 

Cristi Frittaion

Conservation Coordinator

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cristiCristi has an Honours English degree from the University of Winnipeg and worked for several years for a provincial cabinet minister.  In 2007 she charted a new path, moving from the prairies to Nova Scotia to pursue her Master of Environmental Studies degree at Dalhousie University.  Now, she has grown attached to the place and people here, and is enjoying putting down roots.  Having fallen in love with nature at a young age, she finds Nova Scotia to be a wonderful place for outdoor adventures.

 

 

Peter Green

Conservation Coordinator
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peter Born and raised in Wolfville Nova Scotia, Peter Green has long been fascinated with Nova Scotia's beautiful natural places. His interest in maps and landscapes led to a degree in Geography, a Master's in planning and a GIS Diploma at COGS. After leaving the Nature Trust for a time to work in Scotland, Peter has returned to co-ordinate both the Coastal and Eastern Shore conservation projects. An avid outdoorsman, Peter enjoys hiking and camping, and is a keen photographer.

Allen Simpson

Bookkeeper
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Allen, the man who makes sure every last cent of your Nature Trust donations are accounted for, has been dotting the 'i's and crossing the 't's of the Nature Trust books since 2002. Having grown up in Halifax, the most rapidly developing area of Nova Scotia, he is no stranger to both the natural beauty of our province and the urgent need to protect it. A favourite natural area for he, his wife, and his daughter are the fossil cliffs at Joggins. Allen holds a Bachelor of Science, a Bachelor of Education, and a Diploma in Bookkeeping & Accounting. Before coming to the Trust he was a supervisor and later manager with the Canadian Coast Guard in Halifax and worked with the Coast Guard Radio.