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Testimonials by Famous People"It's great! Congratulations on all you are doing" Dr. Jane Goodall, The Jane Goodall Institute, 1997 Testimonials by Ambassadors"I find organizations such as EARTHQUEST are playing a key role in ensuring that our planet looses as few species as possible. Keep up the good work." Louise L. Leger, Canadian Ambassador to Panama, Canadian Embassy, Republic of Panama, 1998 Testimonials by ProfessionalsIn my experience, graduates from Earthquest Canada are well qualified to participate in consulting practices and the market is currently in short supply of well-qualified individuals. I am most familiar with wetland delineation, Ecological Land Classification, and bird identification coursework put forth by Earthquest. I have sent some of my professional biologist staff for coursework at Earthquest and was very happy with the improvement of the professional skills of program participants. Avalon Consulting Professionals P. Leigh Whyte, MCIP, RPP, AICP Principal/Chief Urban Planner, Fort Erie, Ontario, Canada, 2009 Testimonials by Scientists"Dave Jolly and his EARTHQUEST volunteers have made substantial contributions to the development of the International Primate Sanctuary of Panama. It is our hope that EARTHQUEST will become a long term link of friendship and trust between Panama and Canada that will help us conserve the rainforests and the endangered species that inhabit them." D. R. Rasmussen, Ph.D., Research Director, International Primate Sanctuary of Panama, Panama City, Republic of Panama, 1997 Testimonials by FA Trainees/graduates, FAs & Expedition team members"...The skills that I have acquired through one Expedition are valuable and will always remain with me." Michelle De Ciccio, 1999 Bruce Trail Expedition team member and FA hired to manage a 2000 Bruce Trail FAT Expedition, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada "EARTHQUEST (Canada) is the Canadian equivalent of the WorldWide Conservation Society, protecting the special places and with the great protection of our natural environment for our children and grand children to enjoy." Byran McLean, 1999 Bruce Trail Expedition team member and Writer hired in 2000 to help contribute to the field guide book to the flora and fauna of the Bruce Trail, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada "The EARTHQUEST Expedition is a fun and enjoyable way of learning more about the environment and gives participants a greater sense of appreciation of their surroundings Monica Korzycki, 1999 Bruce Trail Family Expedition team member, St. Thomas Aquinas Secondary School, London, Ontario, Canada "A great chance to explore nature in an adventurous and fun way..." Kristan Temme, 1999 Cavendish Trail Expedition team member, Technische Fachoberschule Institute, Munich, Germany "I gained a tremendous amount of knowledge and experience from the EARTHQUEST Expedition..." Robert Noble, 2000 Bruce Trail FAT graduate and FA hired to manage a medicinal plant Expedition to Nepal in 2001, High School Teacher, Cardinal Newman High School, Scarborough, Ontario, Canada "Whether you are looking to increase career related skills or for general interest, the EARTHQUEST Expeditions provide a unique experience to improve upon your confidence and growth as an entire person" Michael Rowland, 2000 Bruce Trail FAT graduate, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada "The Expedition was not only a great introduction to flora and fauna identification but also a fantastic opportunity to further develop group work skills" Susan Bone, 2000 Bruce Trail FAT graduate, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada "Dave Jolly is a very friendly and knowledgeable Expedition Leader, who takes an active, and genuine interest in your learning experience. I am now able to appreciate the varying flora and fauna I see all around me." Gregory Tooth, 2000 Cavendish Trail FAT graduate and FA hired to manage/lead a medicinal plant Expedition to Nepal in 2001, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada "I think the training program is great for people interested in gaining knowledge [and] experience, regardless [of] age/background." Fernando Ortiz, 2001 Cavendish Trail FAT graduate, London, Ontario, Canada "To care about [the] natural environment is to know at least a little of it. To understand what you are looking at." Yvon Gauthier, 2001 Cavendish Trail FAT graduate, London, Ontario, Canada "Dave is a walking dictionary. Don't miss [out] on valuable time with him in the forest searching for [new] species of plants, birds and butterflies." Amir Saeidi, 2001 Cavendish Trail FAT graduate, London, Ontario, Canada "EARTHQUEST is fantastic! It was so enjoyable and interesting it didn't feel like work at all. Keep up the good work!." Janis Cumin, 2001 Cavendish Trail FA Trainee , London, Ontario, Canada "EARTHQUEST (Canada) has given me the foundation in plants and birding necessary to become self sufficient in these areas with confidence." Serena Boivin-Whalen, 2001 Cavendish Trail FAT graduate, London, Ontario, Canada "I heartily approve of EARTHQUEST (Canada)'s efforts to contribute to the knowledge of our environment." Paul McCleary, 2002 Cavendish Trail FA, London, Ontario, Canada "Everyone should take the time to learn what's all around us and appreciate the little things in life." Sheila Chouinard, 2002 Cavendish Trail FA, London, Ontario, Canada "I believe the FAT training is beneficial to anyone with an interest in environmental biology. It teaches you to [gain an] appreciation of the local environment and provides excellent field experience." Jennifer Hayman, 2002 Cavendish Trail FA, London, Ontario, Canada "I have found that the time spent in the forests and jungles of Nepal as well as experiencing the life of native people throughout the country is an enriching experience that should not be missed." Sean Donovan, 1999 Peru Expedition team member and 2001 Nepal Medicinal plant Expedition FA Trainee; Level 2 FASST Course graduate, Chiba, Japan "I strongly recommend others to take part in this program. Even someone who is already employed. This is a good opportunity to refresh and update knowledge." Manzoor Hussain, Ph.D. in Forestry, 2004/05; General FAT Program graduate, London, Ontario, Canada "I would suggest anyone wanting to take a job in the environmental field would greatly benefit by the skills gained in the General FAT Program, making them much more attractive to employers." Ryan Archer, 2004/05 General FAT Program graduate; Aquatic Biologist, Bird Studies Canada, Port Rowan, Ontario, Canada
"Expand your environmental skills in the field with plant ID, bird ID and ecological classification for real life applications. Expand your environmental networking with others in your position and learn how to meet the industry standards from an experienced environmental practioner (Dave Jolly)."Gerren Feeney, 2006; General FAT Program graduate, Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
"Thank you so much for the reference and your mentoring along the way. I am very grateful for the opportunity to have been a part of EARTHQUEST and it was a great help for me on my way to securing full time employment in an environmental field." Deb Filip, 2006; Ecological Land Classification course graduate, London, Ontario, Canada "Joining EARTHQUEST was in interesting and exciting experience. It taught me things that college never did and I am hoping it will open up a whole new series of doors for me with respect to a challenging career. I will recommend EARTHQUEST to anyone who wants to get into this field."
Jessica Condon, 2007/08; 12 month General FAT Program, Burlington, Ontario, Canada "I would just like to say that EARTHQUEST gave me everything from experience to confidence and a positive attitude to go for what you deserve. I am forever grateful for your guidance and encouragement. It is your acievement too because you have yet another graduate who has successfully acquired an excellent position in the environmental field." Nata Mateev, 2008/09; EARTHQUEST (Canada) for the Environment, Project Manager & General FAT program apprenticeship/internship program graduate, London, Ontario, Canada "I would recommend others to partake in the Ecological Land Classification course because there is alot you can learn and the instructor is very knowledgeable and you get hands on experience and demonstrations." Sean Donovan, November, 2010; EARTHQUEST (Canada) for the Environment, Research/Conservation Expeditions to Peru, 1999 & Nepal, 2001, Chiba, Japan "Working with Dave was one of my first experiences in the field of Biology. Having worked with him on two seperate expeditions has allowed me to see that Dave is a real people person, and relates his ideas well to the team. His field knowledge was also indispensable to the team during our expeditions, and if the opportunity arose again to join an expedition, I would not hesitate."
Yves Scholten, February, 2011; EARTHQUEST Environmental Consultants, Dundas, Ontario "Dave is incredibly knowledgeable. He is a highly effective communicator and teacher, with a broad repertoire of strategies at his disposal. He's efficient at field work and a gifted leader. Working with Dave has been a pleasure, a challenge, and very productive - I would work with him any time"
Kathryn Hoo, March, 2012; EARTHQUEST Biological Field School, Huntsville, Ontario "My experience with EARTHQUEST has been excellent! Dave is extremely knowledgeable and went out of his way to teach me skills above and beyond the course material. I look forward to taking more courses with EARTHQUEST in the future!"
Cara Gooding, August, 2012; EARTHQUEST Biological Field School, Toronto, Ontario "This course was everything I expected and more. The pace and design of the course as well as the passionate and thorough instructor. Dave Jolly was more than what I could ask for. Dave knows his stuff, and is awesome for being enthusiastic and willing to share this knowledge with those who want to learn."
Linette Keller, May, 2013; EARTHQUEST Biological Field School - Level 3 Bird workshop, Cambridge, Ontario "The workshop was helpful regardless of prior skill and experience level. The written material and instruction were excellent."
Dominic Drapeau, July, 2014; EARTHQUEST Biological Field School - Environmental Assessment course, London, Ontario "I attended Leigh Whyte and Dave Jolly's Environmental Assessment course for my personal development and was entirely satisfied by the material they offered. Their course covered the entire process of environmental assessment as well as relevant related knowledge backed by their insightful professional experiences. Overall, it was a well-structured and enriching experience that I'd recommend to anyone wishing to initiate themselves to Environmental Assessment."
Jessie Litte, July, 2014; EARTHQUEST Biological Field School - Environmental Assessment course, Ottawa, Ontario "I highly recommend the EARTHQUEST Environmental Assessment Course. The small class room sizes makes the program extremely flexible to each participants needs and interests. The material is well explained and the breadth of knowledge between the professors has proven to be invaluable. Once shown over a series of slideshows and discussions, we were then taken to the field to see exactly how to apply the recently obtained knowledge. Overall I was extremely impressed and would like to take more courses with them in the future."
Katherine Wright, September, 2015; EARTHQUEST Biological Field School - GIS certification course, Toronto, Ontario This course was a wonderful experience, taught by an amazing and passionate instructor! Dave went above and beyond all expectations. He provided extra opportunities to gain valuable experience, remained in contact after the course for any further questions, and much more. I cannot thank him enough and would highly recommend the course for others pursing environmental careers. | ||||||
