Human–Wildlife Interactions 

A sea swallow flying through the air.
Common Tern, Tern, Sea Swallow by TheOtherKev is used under the Pixabay content license.
A sea swallow flying through the air.
Common Tern, Tern, Sea Swallow by TheOtherKev is used under the Pixabay content license.
A sea swallow flying through the air.
Common Tern, Tern, Sea Swallow by TheOtherKev is used under the Pixabay content license.

Environmental Research Philosophy or Environmental Ethos?

I am interested in the consequences of modern land use on biodiversity and human well-being. Most of my research relates to the ecology and behaviour of wildlife, especially birds. Partnering with communities and sharing ideas with the public are ways that I aim to support collective conservation efforts for a better world.

Dr. Kara Lefevre

Dr. Kara Lefevre smiling with a bird on her head.
Image used with permission from Kara Lefevre.
Dr. Kara Lefevre standing on a hill overlooking a valley with a waterfall.
Image used with permission from Kara Lefevre.

Link(s) to Faculty Personal and/or TRU Research Pages

Dr. Kara Lefevre

Approaches and Methodologies Used

Field-Based Ecological Research

Community-Engaged Research

Scholarship of Teaching and Learning

Interdisciplinary Analysis

Creative/Narrative Non-fiction Writing

Interdisciplinary Ideas

Interests

Building bridges across ‘artificial’ boundaries is a huge motivation for me. I enjoy working together with people from different fields and perspectives to tackle ecological problems. More importantly, finding ways to communicate across boundaries — disciplines, approaches, sectors, communities, and identities — is essential to bringing about real change. At TRU, I am embracing new learning opportunities about decolonization, reconciliation, and land-based learning. I am finding ways to team up with artists for creative approaches to conservation.

Current Collaborators

Motus Wildlife Tracking Network

The Water School at Florida Gulf Coast University (adjunct faculty member)

Community Partnerships 

BC Wildlife Park

Florida Shorebird Alliance

Society of Canadian Ornithologists/Société des Ornithologistes du Canada

Other

I am always open to working with new graduate and undergraduate students who are interested in conservation biology research and to helping people find fulfilling opportunities that support their learning goals.

Contact/Conversation Box

Kara Lefevre
Email: klefevre@tru.ca

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