Faces of the Fraser: Raincoast Conservation Foundation | Kids Out and About Vancouver

Faces of the Fraser: Raincoast Conservation Foundation


*The event has already taken place on this date: Thu, 11/06/2025
Join Raincoast Conservation Foundation for an engaging Faces of the Fraser panel exploring careers in the environmental sector. Hear from professionals in government, non-profits, industry, and media as they share insights about their work with the natural world and offer advice for those pursuing environmental careers. This interactive discussion takes place on November 6, 6:00–7:30 pm at the Fraser River Discovery Centre. Pre-registration required.

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Faces of the Fraser: Raincoast Conservation Foundation  

Faces of the Fraser is an informal opportunity for the community to learn more about the role played by the mighty Fraser in our daily lives. Presentations are followed by a Q&A session. 

 

Interested in a career in the environmental sector? Join Raincoast Conservation Foundation for an interactive panel discussion about the diversity of work related to the natural world. The panel will feature professionals working in the government, non-profit, industry, and media production sectors who will share how they got into their work and what advice they have for those hoping to enter the field.   

 

The Panel 

Speakers include: 

  • Auston Chhor, Registered Professional Biologist, Raincoast Conservation Foundation 
  • Fernando Lessa, Freelance Underwater Storyteller 
  • Nicole Van Zutphen, Communications Manager, Raincoast Conservation Foundation 
  • Chavon Robertshaw, Conservation Science Technician, Raincoast Conservation Foundation 
  • Morgan Edwards, Senior Biologist, Shared Value Solutions 
  • Sofia Osborne, Freelance Writer, Editor, and Audio Producer 
  • Juris Almonte, Meteorological Technologist, Environment & Climate Change Canada 

 

Register here. 

 

WHAT: 

  • Join an interactive discussion with Raincoast Conservation Foundation 
  • Learn more about environmental careers 
  • Get advice on entering the environmental field 

 

WHO: This speaker series is intended for participants interested in learning more about environmental careers. 

 

WHEN: November 6th, 6:00pm – 7:30pm 

 

WHERE: Fraser River Discovery Centre 

 

COST: Pre-registration is required. 

  • Regular - $5 
  • Student (Student ID Required), Senior (65 and older), or Member - $3 
Location: 
Fraser River Discovery Centre, 788 Quayside Dr, New Westminster, BC V3M 6Z6, Canada
See map: Google Maps

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Contact name: 
Helen L0
The event has already taken place on this date: 
11/06/2025
Time: 
6:00pm – 7:30pm