Mackenzie Warman
Team Member at the United Spirit Nature Network (USNN), dedicated to advancing holistic environmental stewardship through the integration of Indigenous knowledge, community collaboration, and sustainable practices.
Mackenzie Warman
Mackenzie is an early-career ecologist with extensive experience as a wildlife field technician. She holds a degree in Biology with a special focus on shorebird ecology. Her undergraduate thesis examined the staging ecology of the Short-billed Dowitcher in Atlantic Canada. Since then, Mackenzie has spent multiple field seasons researching shorebirds and the salt marshes and shorelines they depend on.
In addition to her field research, Mackenzie has led and supported community outreach initiatives focused on reducing bird-window collisions. She has hosted workshops with stakeholders, scientists, and community members, operated educational booths at local farmers’ markets, and partnered with Mount Allison University to install anti-collision treatments on campus buildings.
More recently, Mackenzie worked with the Atlantic Flyway Council on projects aimed at managing hunted waterfowl species, including American Black Ducks, Green-winged Teal, and Wood Ducks. These experiences have strengthened her expertise in wetland and waterfowl ecology, and deepened her appreciation for the role of habitat conservation in supporting sustainable wildlife populations.
At USNN, Mackenzie serves as the Project Coordinator for the Wetland Function Stewardship Project, an initiative designed to educate youth, educators, and community members on the ecological and cultural value of wetlands. She is passionate about bridging science and community through education and outreach that inspire stewardship and a deeper connection to the natural environment.
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Through Nature Conservation and Indigenous Collaboration
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