Weaving Artist… Makes Bear Pooh Paper…Siren of the Sea… Drives Water
Taxis…Grizzly Bear Viewing Guide… Collector of Knowledge…Founder of
Adventurous Dancer Academy…Creative Problem Solver…Nature Nerd
Guest Speaker - Art, Nature and the Creative Process
Dates Employed: May 1996 – Present Employment Duration: 24 yrs Location: BC, AB, MB
I have been asked to speak with a number of groups and organizations across Canada on the subject of Art, Nature and the Creative Process.
"Inspirational" "Fantastic" "Thoroughly enjoyed your presentation.”
The following is a list of speaking engagements: Human Ecology Department - University of Manitoba, Canadian Federation of University Women, University Women's Club of Winnipeg, MB, School House Quilters, Courtenay, BC, Elder
Workshop Facilitator
Dates Employed: Jan 1990 – Present Employment Duration: 30 yrs Location: BC, MB, NB, NS
As a workshop facilitator I create, design and implement workshops taking into consideration the uniqueness of each group and area of interest. Art and Nature workshops have been designed for children, adults, college students and special interest students.
Workshops: A Variety of weaving techniques, felting, paper making, paper spinning, aquatic insects, field sketching and observation skills and snow studies.
Groups: Schools and Districts - Comox Valley, Winnipeg, Middleton, Girl Guides of Canada, Weaving Guilds, Interpretation Canada - BC Section, John Howard Society - Winnipeg, MB, North Island College, Fibre Arts Symposium - Courtenay, BC
Field Sketching and Observation Skills - "I have been a field biologist for over 20 years and this is the first time I stopped to look closely at a plant. I never knew..." Ed Briton, Professor North Island College
Aquatic Insects - "Thank you so much for a great workshop and a wonderful experience. It was a great example of how learning is fun!" - AW, Grade 4 Teacher
Award Winning Artist and Naturalist
Dates Employed: 1988 – Present Employment Duration: 32 yrs Location: BC, SK, MB, ON, NB, PEI, NS
I work as an artist and naturalist. As an artist I use my art work to show how we are connected within the ecosystem, of which we are a part and how our everyday actions affect wilderness areas far from where we live.
My medium of choice is fibre and whenever possible I use previously used
materials. I spin paper into thread for weaving and have even been known to use grizzly bear scat (spring time scat with sedge) to make pooh paper.
I use paint, fabric dyes, handmade paper, stitching and photography to create the imagery I use in my woven paintings.
As a naturalist I have been interpreting the BC landscape with guests from around the world as a grizzly bear viewing guide in remote wilderness areas.
Recreation Specialist and Skills Trainer
Dates Employed: Jan 1974 – Present Employment Duration: 46 yrs Location: BC, MB, ON, NB, PEI, NS
As a skills trainer I have learned to work with each students own way of learning. Being able to teach a variety of skills (skating, sailing, navigation, seamanship, weaving, sketching, downhill skiing, cross country skiing, snowshoeing,
photography) has taught me to quickly assess a skill and change the teaching technique to best serve my student.
Cruising Specialist
Dates Employed: Jul 1982 – Present Employment Duration: 38 yrs Location: ON, PEI, NB, NS, BC
Started off as a trip of a lifetime for me, as skipper, first mate and chief cook and bottle washer, a yacht delivery of SV Merrow from Thunder Bay, Ontario at the head of Lake Superior to Summerside, Prince Edward Island.
A journey of seven weeks and 2,000 nautical miles. Many lessons learned and unforgettable encounters and that was only the beginning.
Farewell Harbour Lodge
Lead Wildlife Naturalist, Skipper,
Mentor and Operations Assistant
Dates Employed: Jul 2019 – PresentEach year I have the privilege of accompanying and guiding thousands of guests from around the world on their once in a lifetime dream adventure to view bears (grizzly, black and the white Spirit Bear) in their natural habitat. For many guests spending time in remote wilderness areas, in environments so far out of their everyday experience, it is my job to make sure they feel safe and comfortable so they can get the best experience possible.
It is not just about bear viewing, it also the joy of sharing the landscape with these world travellers, to experience a personal connection with the wildlife we encounter along the way.
Tide Rip Grizzly Tours
Lead Wildlife Naturalist, Skipper
and Operational Manager
Dates Employed: Jun 2010 – Sep 2018 Employment Duration: 9 yrs
Location: Telegraph Cove, BC
Spirit Bear Lodge
Lead Wildlife Naturalist, Skipper and
Mentor
Dates Employed: Aug 2012 – Oct 2016 Employment Duration: 5 yrs
Location: Klemtu, BC
Knight Inlet Lodge
Wildlife Naturalist
Dates Employed: May 2007 – Oct 2009 Employment Duration: 3 yrs
Testimonials
"Thank you for the terrific adventure! Incredible encounter - up there in my top 10 life experiences: Whales, porpoises, eagles oh yeah and grizzly bears. Daryl is so personable, funny, incredibly knowledgeable and a person that embraces life". - Debora Oese-Lloyd Nelson, BC
"I had the great pleasure of meeting Daryl while visiting Knight Inlet, B.C. As our group's naturalist, Daryl was inspiring, professional and passionate in what she does. Witnessing unique scenes from coast to coast, representing it in art and Daryl's understanding and care for our natural environment surely make her one of the country's best naturalists". - Sinéad Barreled, International Tour Manager. UK
Non-Public Accounts Officer
HMCS Quadra Sea Cadet Camp
Dates Employed: June 2001 to September 2006 Employment duration: 6 yrs Location: Comox, BCOversaw the non-public entities such as the cadet canteen, three messes, inventory, budgets and accounting. Assisted Pay Officer with pay parades and bank runs.
Watershed Field Technologist
Millard-Piercy Watershed Stewards
Dates Employed: October 2001 to April 2006Employment Duration: 5 yrs Location: Courtenay, BC
Gathered data for the Millard/Piercy Watershed Stewards monitoring and assessment program (flow studies, fish counting, water quality testing).
Coordinated and trained volunteers, public presentations and other duties as required.
Interim Fibre Studio Instructor
New Brunswick College of Craft and Design
Employment Duration: September to October 1992Location: Fredericton, NB
Instructed, evaluated and mentored students through the fibre art curriculum.
Canadian Forces Naval Reserves
Administration, Finance and Training Support
Employment Dates: September 1976 to June 1988Education
Lakehead University Bachelor of Outdoor Recreation
1976 to 1982
Emily Carr University of Art and Design Bachelor of Fine Art
2004 to 2009
North Island College
Diploma Environmental Assessment Technology
1999 to 2001
New Brunswick College of Craft and Design
Honours Diploma in Fine Craft (Textiles) 1986 to 1988
Licenses & Certifications
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Marine Emergency Duties A2•
SEN L - Simulator Electronic NavigationLimited
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Restricted Operator’s Certificate - Maritime Commercial•
Small Vessels Operators Proficiency•
Search and Rescue Navigation 2•
Rigid Hull Inflatable Operator’s TrainingCommercial Bear Viewing Association
Commercial Bear Viewing Association Full Bear Viewing Guide
Volunteer
Marine Search and Rescue
Specialist, Coxswain and
Trainer
Dates volunteered: Aug 2001 – Aug 2012
Volunteer duration: 11 yrs
Participated in assisting recreational and commercial boaters, paddlers and anyone who required help on or near the water as a crew member and as a coxswain in charge of a crew. Also provide training to other members of the unit.
Exhibition and Standard Committees
Dates volunteered: September 1995 to July 1999Curated exhibition series for the Craft Space Gallery, scheduled and hung all exhibitions. Wrote grant applications and create media releases for exhibitions.Created the textile standard for accepting work for the Craft Space Shop and participated in the jurying process for accepting new artists.
Group Leader
Dates volunteered: September 1994 to June 1999
Responsible for the well being of children in the group. Planned and implemented weekly/monthly which included art, nature and adventure activities along with the Brownie training syllabus.
