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Sarnia ON Green Job Initiative student Success Story

Sarnia ON

Sarnia Preserves Treasured Ecosystem

Canatara Park is nestled along the shores of Lake Huron in Sarnia, Ontario. It is home to natural trails and native plants that residents and visitors can enjoy.

And the City of Sarnia wants to keep it that way.

This summer, thanks to funding in part by the CPRA’s Summer Work Experience Green Jobs Initiative, with support from the Government of Canada’s Summer Work Experience program, the municipality was able to hire two summer students to maintain this treasured natural area – keeping it healthy and strong so future generations can enjoy it too

“This is the best opportunity I’ve ever had - Mitchell Grant, student

“This is the best opportunity I’ve ever had,” says Mitchell Grant, who was one of the students hired for the summer.

Mitchell, who is in the fish and wildlife program at Fleming College, has spent the summer maintaining the park’s many natural trails – from trimming trees and cutting grass, to removing invasive species from the trails.

“We’re trying to make all the plants on the trials native to the area, and trying to remove any invasive species in eco-sensitive areas along the trails,” Grant explains, adding that he has especially valued the opportunity to learn outside the classroom.

Mitchell Grant, student

“It will help me a lot with my studies in college, and for my future,” he says.

In addition to getting on-the-job experience, Grant believes that his summer job is uniquely green – helping to connect people and nature.

“People need to be more informed about how nature works,” he says, adding that his work has helped him better appreciate nature and the environment. “This job helps people better understand the uniqueness of the park, and its native plants.”

Patti Ross, manager of parks, forestry and horticulture for the City of Sarnia, says the summer position has helped the community become more green.

Mitchell Grant, student

She adds that the funding through the Green Jobs Initiative has impacted students like Mitchell as well.

“This summer position is helping connect people and nature. Both the students and the public are learning about our natural heritage, and the importance of keeping it,” Ross says.

“This summer position is helping connect people and nature. Both the students and the public are learning about our natural heritage, and the importance of keeping it,” Ross says. “This is an opportunity for us to be more involved with the ecosystem, and I am thrilled that students are learning to value the ecosystem.”

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