Wow, where to even begin. Way back in 2007, WorkCabin was born out of a need to help Canadians find conservation jobs. “I remember a constant refrain while doing research about finding career-track conservation jobs in Canada,” recalls founder Gregg McLachlan. “It was a mish-mash out there at that time. Conservation postings seemed lost on
NCC student intern Liam Murphy (Photo by NCC) By Gregg McLachlan Founder, WorkCabin.ca, Canada’s Conservation Jobs Board OK, so you love animals. You sleep and breathe nature. And you want to work in the field of conservation. Super! Now here’s the hard part: figuring out how to land your dream gig. The most common question I
WorkCabin Creative has finished filming and production of another video in a five-part series for the Long Point Biospehere Region. The newest video looks at birds and wetlands in the region. Visits include to the Long Point Bird Observatory, Port Rowan Wetlands, a scenic lookout at Turkey Point, Ontario, and paddling Big Creek, a scenic
If you haven’t listened to The Warblers, a podcast by Birds Canada, be sure to check it out. This podcast has taken flight to become one of Canada’s most listened to nature podcasts in just a few short months. The Warblers shares Canadian information, insights and inspiration on the world of birds and bird conservation.
There’s a simple way to make your in-house videos created by your own staff on smartphones look more professional. Organizations that create a lot of smartphone videos, usually don’t have what we call bumpers to bookend such videos. Bumpers are what we call intros and extros. A professionally produced intro and extro is a high
WorkCabin Creative is working with Muskoka Conservancy on a series of conservation videos. The latest work involved travelling by boat to two island conservation properties in Muskoka. In a region that is facing ever increasing development on its lakes, the importance of shoreline protection is becoming even more critical in Muskoka. Wildlife needs wild shorelines.
If you’ve followed WorkCabin Creative for a while, you know all about why Muskoka is so special to me. I’ve lived in different communities throughout my life, but the one constant in my life from childhood to adulthood has always been Muskoka. I’ve spent more time there exploring and hiking the woods, paddling lakes and
The pandemic sparked an increase in video by conservation organizations. But that’s not all. Podcasts are increasing too. WorkCabin Creative is now editing and producing a new national podcast series The Warblers for Birds Canada. The series shares Canadian information, insights and inspiration on the world of birds and bird conservation. The lively discussions are
The podcasting recording and production side of business continues to be growing here at WorkCabin Creative. I’ve just started audio work on a new multi-episode podcast series for the Long Point Biosphere Reserve. The series is all about sustainability and living, working and playing in in one of the most ecologically diverse areas in Canada.
Ah yes, we can all use a little escape these days. This is a one-minute cinematic video filmed in the forest on a sunner day one afternoon during the pandemic. I love putting together these cinematic shorts. They’re super fast to create. And they emphasize using only visuals to create a powerful connection. It’s a