Committees
Fundraising
Welcome to SCB’s Fundraising blurb! This Committee is run by two dedicated Co-Chairs Kate Larmour and Adam Shahin!
Our Mission:
- To design innovative and exciting fundraising events that foster conservation awareness while also raising funds
- These funds are used to finance SI and Education programming, as well as to donate to other conservation causes
- Engaging with the community and creating a connection between individuals and issues, all in the service of conservation
What We Do:
- Graphic designing and advertising for Fundraising, Education, and SI events
- Marketing SCB and gathering membership
- Applying for grants from other organizations
- Planning creative fundraisers, including:
- SCB Merch Sale
- Succulent Sale
- Organize the Annual SCB Photo Contest
If you wish to get in contact with Kate or Adam email scb@queensu.ca and include either *fundraising* or *Kate* or * Adam* in the subject, and your email will be directed their way!
Education
Welcome to SCB’s Education blurb! This Committee is run by two dedicated Co-Chairs Kerry Roe and Selena Marchena!
Our Mission:
- To design fun, interactive, and informative programs for elementary school students
- To use our knowledge of conservation and other important environmental issues in order to educate the leaders of tomorrow
- To create lasting relations with students and teachers alike
- To bring periodic educational workshop opportunities to students here at Queen’s in order to increase interest in conservation biology
What We Do:
- Classroom Etiquette Seminar, where we will prepare Education volunteers for trips to the classroom.
- Classroom visits to local elementary and high schools!
- Guided Nature Walk with an introduction to community science
- Nature Documentary Movie Night with a guest speaker on an environmental or biology topic
Current Programs that We Offer
Primary School
- Kindergarten: This Is How I Know
- Grades 1-4: Turtle Heros
- Grades 2-5: Keystone Species
- Grades 6-8: Biodiversity Jeopardy
High School: Coming Soon!!
For any questions or inquiries about the programs SCB will be offering this school year, please email scb@queensu.ca or scb.education@queensu.ca.
If you wish to get directly in contact with Kerry or Selena, email scb@queensu.ca or scb.education@queensu.ca and include *education*, *Kerry*, or *Selena* in the subject and the email will be directed their way!
Sustainability and Issues
Welcome to SCB’s Sustainability and Issues blurb! This Committee is run by two dedicated Co-Chairs Molly Mallany and Maddie Martin!
Our Mission:
- To educate the Kingston community about local conservation issues, the science of conservation biology, and to directly contribute to conservation efforts
- Help to develop environmentally sound policy in the Kingston community
- To ultimately make Queen’s, Kingston, and Ontario more environmentally sustainable
What We Do:
- Bring in guests to speak to the community about conservation
- Lead events, campaigns, and initiatives to promote sustainability
- 2023/24 Campaigns include:
- Monthly newsletter writing
- Lakeside clean-up
- Beeswax Wrap workshop
- Paper-making workshop
- Creativity Series workshops with Queens Backing Action against the Climate Crisis (QBACC)
- 2023/24 Campaigns include:
- Encourage members of the community to connect with the environment we’re trying to conserve by planning nature hikes and outdoor events
Check out some of our Newsletters
If you wish to get directly in contact with Sara or Jaqueline email scb@queensu.ca including *S/I*, *Sara*, or *Jaqueline* in the subject and the email will be directed their way!
Garden Outreach
Welcome to SCB’s Sustainability and Issues blurb! This Committee is run by two dedicated Co-Chairs Charles Pinecone and Amelie!
Our Mission:
- Maintain and keep our Native Pollinator Garden healthy
- Educate the community about native and edible gardens
What We Do:
- Develop edible gardens around the Queen’s campus and the Kingston community
- Maintain the Native Pollinator Garden next to the BioSciences Complex
Interested in learning more about our Native Pollinator garden? Check out our Native Pollinator Garden
For any questions about the programs SCB will be offering this school year, please email scb@queensu.ca.
If you wish to get directly in contact with Charles, email scb@queensu.ca and include *Garden Outreach*, or *Charles* in the subject and the email will be directed their way!
EDII
The EDII Advisors work closely with the rest of the club to guide our initiatives and activities, ensuring that EDII principles are implemented in everything that we do and creating an inclusive and welcoming space for students. They run equity-based initiatives throughout the year, such as highlighting BIPOC biologists on our Instagram, running EDII training sessions for SCB members, and hosting a sustainability-themed book club
Conference
Our new Conference Committee was created this year to plan, organize, and host the very first Conservation Biology Student Conference at Queen’s University. This event will be aimed at promoting the field of conservation among the student body, providing professional development to students interested in pursuing conservation, and spreading awareness about the opportunities available to students in environmentally-focused careers
Marketing
Our Marketing Coordinators run all of SCB’s social media presence – from our Instagram to our Facebook, and even to our newly revamped website. They help promote all of our events and initiatives through creative and engaging marketing campaigns, both online and in-person on campus
Members
The Membership Coordinators bring the club together, by organizing social and team-building events for the club, working with our general members to help them get the best experience possible with the club, and helping members with society membership and all the benefits that come with it!
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