Welcome to our world
/Welcome to the new blog of the Bruce Museum’s Science Department. Here we will offer visitors an inside glimpse behind the scenes of exhibits, projects, and individual interests. We hope you enjoy the stories and look forward to creating a dialog with our followers.
I suppose I should introduce myself, my name is Tim Walsh, and my position is Citizen Science Coordinator. I have a Master’s degree in Museum Studies, an Associate of Science degree in Zoo Animal Technology, and have worked in zoos, public aquaria, and museums for twenty-two years. I have worn a number of ‘hats’ during this time; but I mostly identify myself as a conservation biologist. My specialty is turtles and I am a member of the IUCN/SSC Tortoise and Freshwater Turtle Specialist Group. I also have great interest in reconnecting children and adults alike with nature. In my spare time, I am avid outdoorsman, accomplished photographer, and book collector.
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