#33 - 🌿 Rooted in Nature with Cynthia Brink: Conservation, Long Point Biosphere, sustainability, community
Description
Todays guest is Cynthia Brink.
She is a dedicated environmental educator and conservation advocate based in Norfolk County. She serves as the NatureHood and Priority Place Program Coordinator for the Long Point Biosphere Region, a UNESCO-designated area renowned for its rich biodiversity. In this role, Cynthia leads community outreach initiatives, biodiversity monitoring, and educational programs aimed at fostering a deeper connection between people and the natural world.
Cynthia is also active in the conservation media space. She co-executive produced the feature-length documentary A Priority Place: Hope for a Forest, which highlights the ecological and cultural significance of the Long Point region. The film premiered to a sold-out audience in 2022 and continues to support environmental education efforts.
At home, Cynthia embraces a sustainable lifestyle, often engaging in activities like foraging, hunting, and fishing to provide for her family. She is committed to reducing her carbon footprint and continues to expand her knowledge through studies in herbology and passive solar home design.
For more information or to connect with Cynthia, you can reach her at education@longpointbiosphere.com
United States
