As a primate researcher working in Madagascar, I was so excited when I learned that IPS would be held in Madagascar’s capital city this year. Early on, I made a commitment to make the most of this opportunity. What a busy week it has been! I had four responsibilities: Chairing Read more
On February 15th I was invited to speak at the Huron County Library Evening experts event. It was a great time and I thoroughly enjoyed talking about how I became a primatologist, my research work and my conservation work. I also have three more upcoming talks but they are not Read more
In May of last year we became registered as a non-profit in Canada! For some reason I forgot to post this exciting news. We have regular meetings of the board of directors and the members. Our next meeting is on Zoom and is scheduled for March 23rd 2023 at 9:00 Read more
Great news! This morning the research article I have been working on for quite some time relating to the Red Book Challenge was published in the American Journal of Primatology. I hope you will be excited to read this article which highlights our successes and failures running a small scale Read more
Thank-you to members of Berea Lutheran Church Goderich who gave in order for rice to be delivered to Ambahe. Rasoa Milliasse and my husband Ramanorintsoa (who goes by his last name Milliasse) worked together to deliver the rice. 174 people were on the list to receive rice, however only 34 Read more
Hello Everyone, We have not yet made it to Madagascar, although we have been monitoring various websites daily, hoping for news that Madagascar has opened her borders to international travelers. In the meantime, I am keeping busy preparing several scientific publications and a presentation on Conservation Education. I am working Read more
March 3rd 2021 It has been a long time since I have been able to update you. We were never able to travel to Madagascar in 2020, despite numerous attempts. It just wasn’t meant to be. We are crossing our fingers that a trip will be possible sometime in 2021. Read more
July 13th 2020 The Red Book Challenge has been continuing to work on children’s projects by preparing for a three month trip to Madagascar (late July to early November 2020). We plan to bring a few more supplies this trip: another generous donation of 100 field guides from Global Wildlife Conservation Read more
February 2019 I have arrived in the South of Madagascar and have checked in on the Conservation Club in Fort Dauphin. We weren’t able to hold a meeting because the president of the club was mourning a death in his family. There are some problems with the club that I Read more
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! On Friday December 21st the Conservation Club of Fort Dauphin held their Christmas Party. There was much merriment because the leader of the club, and president Germaine, had arranged for a special Christmas tree to be delivered to the club. Special songs were sung by Read more