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Welcome Holly!
The Board of Directors of the the Algonquin to Adirondacks Collaborative is proud to announce the appointment of A2A's new Executive Director, Holly Hayes. She is replacing David Miller, who served in that role for five years, and announced his retirement in the fall of 2020, but kindly stayed on to facilitate a smooth transition. Holly comes to us after almost 5 years serving as Chief Administrative Officer of the Township of South Algonquin. She felt that it was time for her to return to where her heart was: the environment, which had fascinated her since childhood. Holly went on to do her university training in Environmental Science at Royal Roads University.
When A2A was trying to choose among a very talented group of applicants, it was Holly's wide administrative skills, environmental background and Indigenous relationship building that put her at the head of the crowd.
Holly lives with her husband and 11 year old son just outside of Algonquin Park, and brings the organization the northern Ontario perspective that's been lacking until now. She enjoys hiking, XC skiing, biking, golfing and kayaking.
Holly's first day is May 17 and although COVID hinders the opportunity to meet in person, she can be reached via email holly@a2acollaborative.org or phone or text 613-332-8634.
Strategic Plan Review Starts
2021 is a big year for the strategic direction of the A2A Collaborative as the current Strategic Plan expires. You can read the current plan here strategic plan.
The process began at our annual general meeting on March 27 with a brainstorming session where participants developed ideas in breakout groups. See what they came up with here AGM Ideas. Stay tuned for more information as we move forward, and feel free to contact us with any ideas.
2021 is a big year for the strategic direction of the A2A Collaborative as the current Strategic Plan expires. You can read the current plan here strategic plan.
The process began at our annual general meeting on March 27 with a brainstorming session where participants developed ideas in breakout groups. See what they came up with here AGM Ideas. Stay tuned for more information as we move forward, and feel free to contact us with any ideas.
Welcome Bethany!
At the A2A Collaborative AGM on March 27, we were pleased to welcome a new Board Member. Bethany Garretson is a Professor of Environmental Studies at Paul Smith's College and Clarkson University in New York State. She is an advocate for Environmental and Social Justice Issues and a brand ambassador for SheJumps, a non-profit that helps more women access the outdoors. She has been published by Outside, Trail Runner, and Alpinist Magazine.
At the A2A Collaborative AGM on March 27, we were pleased to welcome a new Board Member. Bethany Garretson is a Professor of Environmental Studies at Paul Smith's College and Clarkson University in New York State. She is an advocate for Environmental and Social Justice Issues and a brand ambassador for SheJumps, a non-profit that helps more women access the outdoors. She has been published by Outside, Trail Runner, and Alpinist Magazine.
The Conservation action Planning project in the Frontenac Arch Biosphere area is moving into the action stage. On March 4, 2021, the A2A Collaborative hosted a workshop on Invasive Species control to explore potential actions within the FAB. Stakeholders heard presentations from Invasive Species organizations on both sides of the border, shred experiences and challenges, and discussed what an invasive species action would look like. See presentations and listen to a recording of the session at
March 4 workshop
March 4 workshop
