Brenna Bartley
Manager, Education & Outreach at Conservation Halton- Claim this Profile
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Thomas Trotter
Brenna displays a depth and breath of curriculum knowledge that enhances her programming leadership at Conservation Halton. She understands staff potential and utilizes their strengths to provide a positive and fun learning experience for our visitors. A progressive leader with a true vision for the future at Conservation Halton.
Thomas Trotter
Brenna displays a depth and breath of curriculum knowledge that enhances her programming leadership at Conservation Halton. She understands staff potential and utilizes their strengths to provide a positive and fun learning experience for our visitors. A progressive leader with a true vision for the future at Conservation Halton.
Thomas Trotter
Brenna displays a depth and breath of curriculum knowledge that enhances her programming leadership at Conservation Halton. She understands staff potential and utilizes their strengths to provide a positive and fun learning experience for our visitors. A progressive leader with a true vision for the future at Conservation Halton.
Thomas Trotter
Brenna displays a depth and breath of curriculum knowledge that enhances her programming leadership at Conservation Halton. She understands staff potential and utilizes their strengths to provide a positive and fun learning experience for our visitors. A progressive leader with a true vision for the future at Conservation Halton.
Credentials
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OCT
Ontario College of Teachers -
Workplace Mental Health Leadership Certificate Program
Queen's University
Experience
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Conservation Halton
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Canada
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Environmental Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Manager, Education & Outreach
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Apr 2019 - Present
Select Highlights Include: CH lead on the bid to make Crawford Lake the defining location for the start of the proposed Anthropocene Epoch in partnership with a multi-organizational team of climate scientists, museum professionals, and Indigenous Knowledge Keepers. Lead development of the Green Space: Newcomer Youth Climate Forum, an ecological and climate literacy building program for youth in partnership with Halton Multicultural Connections, CH flood control staff and… Show more Select Highlights Include: CH lead on the bid to make Crawford Lake the defining location for the start of the proposed Anthropocene Epoch in partnership with a multi-organizational team of climate scientists, museum professionals, and Indigenous Knowledge Keepers. Lead development of the Green Space: Newcomer Youth Climate Forum, an ecological and climate literacy building program for youth in partnership with Halton Multicultural Connections, CH flood control staff and ecologists. Creator of Mountsberg’s Winterlit, an award-winning illuminated experience rooted in principles of sustainability featuring local musicians and artists. Connected over 25,000 people with nature and raised $350,000 in revenue to date. Co-development of a Three Sisters Garden and Mashkiki Gitigan in partnership with Ojibiikaan Indigenous Cultural Network and Miinikaan Innovation and Design promoting Indigenous ecological knowledge.
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Coordinator - Education Programs
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Sep 2007 - Apr 2019
In my role as Coordinator of Educational Programming at Crawford Lake and Mountsberg Conservation Areas I led a team of 4 full time and up to 50 contract staff. As a team we were responsible for the development and delivery of innovative programming to over 55 000 students and 100 000 members of the general public each year. Select Highlights Include: Member of the leadership team responsible for the creation of Crawford Lake’s Deer Clan Longhouse and village rejuvenation… Show more In my role as Coordinator of Educational Programming at Crawford Lake and Mountsberg Conservation Areas I led a team of 4 full time and up to 50 contract staff. As a team we were responsible for the development and delivery of innovative programming to over 55 000 students and 100 000 members of the general public each year. Select Highlights Include: Member of the leadership team responsible for the creation of Crawford Lake’s Deer Clan Longhouse and village rejuvenation project; a $1.8 million undertaking. Coordinated partnerships and collaboration with with Indigenous communities; directed design and implementation for all exhibits and media. Coordinated the development and delivery of the visitor experience for Christmas Town and Maple Town – two popular programs utilizing the appeal of seasonal celebrations to generate enthusiasm for our natural heritage. Together these two programs attract more than 35 000 guests annually, which amounts to 35 000 opportunities to teach people to love our parks and the outdoors. Developed and secured funding for exhibits, events, and programs, including: * Climate Change SOS: Save Our Syrup high school program educating about the impact of climate change on sugar maples delivered to over 3000 students, in partnership with the Resilient Communities Collective (Wilfrid Laurier University). * amęʔyeh: On The Water, a trail-based art exhibit and conversation between Western science and Indigenous ways of knowing about water, in partnership with Wyandot multi-media artist Catherine Tammaro. * Created "Water & Biodiversity: Cleaning Up Our Act", a case study based teacher resource, in partnership with the Biodiversity Education & Awareness Network.
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Program Instructor
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Jul 2002 - Aug 2007
In my role as Program Instructor I was responsible for teaching curriculum linked natural and cultural heritage education programs to people of all ages and backgrounds. I was also responsible for the development and delivery of special events related to the heritage of the Crawford Lake archaeological site and reconstructed longhouse village. Select Highlights Include: Received Conservation Halton staff award for Innovation and Achievement for the development of an artist in… Show more In my role as Program Instructor I was responsible for teaching curriculum linked natural and cultural heritage education programs to people of all ages and backgrounds. I was also responsible for the development and delivery of special events related to the heritage of the Crawford Lake archaeological site and reconstructed longhouse village. Select Highlights Include: Received Conservation Halton staff award for Innovation and Achievement for the development of an artist in residence program called "Through the Eyes of an Artist" which partnered the park with local artists to result in art shows, donations of art to the park, and public workshops. Developed a signage series introducing park visitors to the ecological and cultural significance of the meromictic lake onsite. Created training opportunities for contract staff.
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Education
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2017 - 2022
University of Waterloo
Master of Climate Change -
2001 - 2002
Brock University
Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.), Primary/Junior Division -
1995 - 1999
Wilfrid Laurier University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History
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