What we’re about
We'll be exploring remote and less remote nature/wildlife locations in an effort to develop a better understanding of what makes them so special and what kind of conservation issues they face. We'll also provide a few travel tips for those considering a trip there (this is not a budget travel group). Please join us - no obligations / no cost.
WHO?
You're looking for a deeper understanding of the world's most iconic nature / wildlife areas as you consider visiting them one day. You may be recently retired (or close to it); a solo traveller; a keen amateur naturalist. You may have dreamed about going to a particular place for years and keen on learning as much as possible about it before you go. And when you go, you don't tend to cut corners - you want to be sure you're exposed to what really makes these places special. You're expecting good presentations from people who really know their stuff.
HOW?
We'll host occasional meetings (virtual and when possible in person) designed to provide insider information on a range of nature/wildlife travel destinations around the world.
We'll try to answer questions such as:
- What makes this place special?
- What kinds of conservation challenges does it deal with?
- How does one get there / travel there / get the most out of a visit?
We'll bring in conservation experts, travel experts and destination experts who have insider knowledge on the places we'll be highlighting. We'll be sure to have a lively Q&A / discussion along the way.
ARE YOU A DESTINATION EXPERT?
We are always looking for experts to tell about their favourite nature/wildlife place. Contact us to discuss a possible presentation.
WHO IS THE GROUP ORGANIZER?
Marc Patry spent a lot of time over a 4 year period in Mexico's Yucatan on community forestry projects before moving to Galapagos for 4 years, where he kickstarted the largest ever conservation project there. He then moved to Paris, working for UNESCO's World Heritage Centre for 11 years, in charge of natural heritage sites in Latin America and the Caribbean. While there, he also managed several natural heritage conservation projects throughout the world. He spent 1.5 years in Kenya with UNESCO before moving back to Ottawa, where, with his wife, he now runs a small travel company (CNH Tours) focused on iconic nature/wildlife destinations of the world.
OUR NEWSLETTER
We are keen to fully disclose that by signing up to our events, you'll be added to our newsletter distribution list (we won't share your info with anyone else). We send one out every month or two. You'll be free to easily unsubscribe from it the moment your receive the first one. Thank you for your understanding.
Upcoming events
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Galapagos: Travel Tips & Conservation Challenges
Location not specified yetPLEASE NOTE: 7PM Eastern time (Montreal / Miami time)
ON-LINE ZOOM EVENT: Register here
Galapagos stimulates the imaginations of most adventure travellers. We've seen the documentaries and read about it in the press. It's one of those "bucket list" destinations.
But there's a lot more going on behind the scenes. How and why did it become the first ever site to receive "World Heritage" status? What is the conservation status of its many iconic species? Is tourism a problem?
We'll have a look at what forces of nature came together to create the archipelago which helped Charles Darwin come to the realization that species change over time.
We'll follow-up with some travel tips: What's the best way to see the islands? What should I consider before choosing a trip? What makes for a good itinerary? When's the best time to visit? How about costs?
We'll wrap up with a open discussion, question/answer session.
(on-line event)4 attendees
Past events
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