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Dr. Suzanne Simard

@drsuzannesimard.bsky.social
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Mother | Forester | Professor | Author | Bushwhacker 🌳Sharing my work & reflections in a personal capacity. Pre-order my newest book ‘When the Forest Breathes’ linktr.ee/drsuzannesimard

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Dr. Suzanne Simard @drsuzannesimard.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
We’re celebrating the release of Ocean of Stars by Azita Ardakani! A poetic journey through the wonders of the universe, Ocean of Stars explores the deep connections between the cosmos, the natural world and all living things. Congratulations to Azita on the release of this beautiful new book! 🌿✨
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Dr. Suzanne Simard @drsuzannesimard.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
New research from UBC finds that the impact of logging on flood risk depends heavily on the natural characteristics of a watershed, including its elevation, slope, climate, road density and snowmelt patterns. 📖 Read the full story: forestry.ubc.ca/news/study-f...
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Study Finds It’s Where You Log, Not Just How Much, That Determines Flood Risk | UBC FES
UBC researchers say landscape and climate strongly influence how forests respond to harvesting, and reveal fog as an overlooked factor in flood risk.
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Dr. Suzanne Simard @drsuzannesimard.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
🌲Every movement grows stronger when people stay connected. We’re proud to launch the Mother Tree Collective, an official quarterly newsletter for both the Mother Tree Project & Program and Mother Tree Network Society. 📩 mothertreeproject.org Subscribe at the bottom banner of our website.
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Dr. Suzanne Simard @drsuzannesimard.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
On this International Day for Biological Diversity, we’d like to acknowledge the efforts of More-Than-Human Life (MOTH), who continue to foster bold collaboration and deeper thinking about our relationship with the more-than-human world — and the biodiversity that sustains us all.
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Dr. Suzanne Simard @drsuzannesimard.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
Today is the day. When the Forest Breathes is finally out in the world. It’s yours and it’s ours. 🌿 There aren’t enough words to express how grateful I am for every single person who helped bring this story to life. You’ve all been part of this journey in ways I’ll never forget. 🎥: Bill Heath
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Dr. Suzanne Simard @drsuzannesimard.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
Everything is starting to feel so real! I can’t wait to celebrate our shared love of forests, a passion that goes beyond borders. Be sure to check each event’s website or social channels for tickets and details. See you soon!💚 I’ll also be announcing dates for Canada and the U.K. so stay tuned!
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Dr. Suzanne Simard @drsuzannesimard.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
I’m so excited to share, Barnes & Noble is running preorder promotion from March 24–26 for WHEN THE FOREST BREATHES! Rewards Members get 25% off & Premium Members get an extra 10% off physical preorders 📚 Use code PREORDER25 at checkout! Check it out here: www.barnesandnoble.com/w/when-the-f...
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Dr. Suzanne Simard @drsuzannesimard.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
Celebrate Earth Day with an unforgettable evening. 🌿 Join us to celebrate an evening of performance, connection and conversation. Tickets available now for Chan Centre Members & the public tomorrow at 10am For more info: chancentre.com/events/ubc-c...
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Dr. Suzanne Simard @drsuzannesimard.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
GIVEAWAY TIME! Hello U.S. readers - As we get closer to the release of When the Forest Breathes, I’m celebrating by giving TEN lucky winners an early copy of When the Forest Breathes, my newest book. Enter Here: sites.prh.com/when-the-for... Entries close February 20th!
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Dr. Suzanne Simard @drsuzannesimard.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
New weather & soil monitoring is now live at the wildfire-impacted Twaal Valley Research site! Cook’s Ferry Indian Band, UBC MTPP & the Centre for Wildfire Coexistence are combining cutting-edge science with Indigenous leadership to support forests. Read More: mothertreeproject.org/2025/11/05/c...
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Cook’s Ferry Land Guardians and UBC Forestry Launch Groundbreaking Post-Wildfire Study - The Mother Tree Project & Program (MTPP)
New weather and soil monitoring stations track forest recovery in wildfire-impacted Twaal site on Cook’s Ferry territory.
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Dr. Suzanne Simard @drsuzannesimard.bsky.social · 05/01/2026
Canadian readers! 🌲📚 I’m pleased to announce that indigo has included my book on their “Most Anticipated Books of 2026”, this week only, at a special price of 30% off. You can check out the deal: www.indigo.ca/en-ca/when-t... 🍃This deal runs from January 4th - 11th ONLINE ONLY!
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Dr. Suzanne Simard @drsuzannesimard.bsky.social · 01/12/2025
B.C.’s forestry system is under the microscope again and James Steidle makes a compelling case for reining in the Office of the Chief Forester. He highlights why it’s time to rebuild trust and refocus on ecological balance. Read Here: www.princegeorgecitizen.com/opinionlette...
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James Steidle: It’s time to pare back the Office of the Chief Forester
The timber supply review masquerades as scientific and expert-driven, but in reality it’s politics
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Dr. Suzanne Simard @drsuzannesimard.bsky.social · 24/11/2025
Boundary Forest Watershed Stewardship Society released a video covering a leaked report suggesting B.C. 's timber harvest is being vastly overestimated - meaning we might be cutting far more than the forests can handle. 🌲 Learn more: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ysqU... #SustainableBC #ThinkLongTerm
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Dr. Suzanne Simard @drsuzannesimard.bsky.social · 18/11/2025
BC's forests are among the most diverse and carbon-rich in the world, but we’re still watching irreplaceable old-growth get cut down. Sign the petition to demand action from the BC government 👉 lnkd.in/gBu-Ef8t Sharing my work and reflections in a personal capacity — views are my own.
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Dr. Suzanne Simard @drsuzannesimard.bsky.social · 08/10/2025
What an honour to see my work take new life. Patrick Carrabré’s Finding the Mother Tree premiered alongside Handel’s timeless beauty, brought to life by Amanda Forsythe and the Pacific Baroque Orchestra. Hearing the forest’s story carried by voices and strings. theprovince.com/entertainmen...
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Dr. Suzanne Simard @drsuzannesimard.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
Dive into a conversation with the folks at Garrison Institute and I. Sharing pioneering research on how forests function as interdependent communities linked by the "wood wide web," where older "mother trees" sustain younger ones. Listen here: www.garrisoninstitute.org/podcast/suza...
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Dr. Suzanne Simard @drsuzannesimard.bsky.social · 06/10/2025
Rest in peace, Jane Goodall. 💚 Your work changed the way we see the natural world, and your dedication to conservation has inspired so many. I’m grateful for the path you forged and the awareness you brought to protecting our planet and its creatures.
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Dr. Suzanne Simard @drsuzannesimard.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Today, we take time to honour the children and families affected by the residential school system and to acknowledge the ongoing impacts of this history on Indigenous communities across Canada. Find ways to learn, listen and reflect today and everyday.
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Dr. Suzanne Simard @drsuzannesimard.bsky.social · 24/09/2025
National Forest Week! 🌱🌳 Celebrating this week by spending intentional time with the forest and reminding myself how grateful I am for my whole team. From the office to the field we are always working for the forests. 👇Comment below! How do you connect with nature?
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Dr. Suzanne Simard @drsuzannesimard.bsky.social · 18/08/2025
Reminder my newest book is available for pre-order and officially releases March 31 2026! Secure your copy: suzannesimard.com I can’t wait to dive deeper into how forests guided by mother trees, fungi, and Indigenous knowledge regenerate and protect themselves...and so much more!
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Dr. Suzanne Simard @drsuzannesimard.bsky.social · 05/08/2025
Grateful to share powerful moments with the Awi’nakola Foundation, Rande Cook, the Ma’amtagila people, the MTPP crew and staff, and all those who came together to co-create Tree of Life, a gathering dedicated to reawakening Hiladi. Read more about our time: mothertreeproject.org/news/
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Dr. Suzanne Simard @drsuzannesimard.bsky.social · 29/07/2025
Just had the most inspiring evening at the Audain Art Museum with the audience at the AWARE Whistler event 🌿✨ I had the pleasure of talking alongside MTPP Research Technician Erin Miller. It was a beautiful blend of science, storytelling, and hope for our planet. 📸: Heloise Kleinwort
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Dr. Suzanne Simard @drsuzannesimard.bsky.social · 21/07/2025
I was recently featured on The Early Edition with Stephen Quinn, where we discussed the symbol that best represents B.C's relationship with its forests — touching on how the logging industry and environmentalism has defined our past, present, and future 🎙️🌲 Listen here: www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...
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Dr. Suzanne Simard @drsuzannesimard.bsky.social · 09/07/2025
I’m excited to announce that my next book When the Forest Breathes is available for pre-order and will officially be released on March 31 2026! 🌱💚 This has been a long, rewarding and impactful process that I am thrilled to share with all of you next year. The book is available now for pre-order!
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Dr. Suzanne Simard @drsuzannesimard.bsky.social · 07/07/2025
THANK YOU! These are two documentaries I cannot recommend enough. These works are starting conversations that are so important. Find the films: • The Salmon Forest Project can be found on the Salmon Forest Project website • Trouble in the Headwaters can be found on The Narwhals Youtube channel
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Dr. Suzanne Simard @drsuzannesimard.bsky.social · 30/06/2025
THIS SATURDAY! 🌱🎥 RSVP:https://ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8cyc6pWbrZ1HGzc Featuring the documentary works of Bill Heath and Daniel J. Pierce. 🐟The Salmon Forest Project Featuring: Myself and Dr. Teresa (‘Smhayetsk) Ryan 🌊Trouble in the Headwaters Featuring: Dr. Younes Alila
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Dr. Suzanne Simard @drsuzannesimard.bsky.social · 24/06/2025
🌊 Water is life — and it's under threat. We’re hosting a special screening! Don’t miss it! 📅 July 5 2025 📍 UBC Forest Scienes Centre ⏰ 6pm - 9pm PST 📰 Read the article → thenarwhal.ca/trouble-in-t... 🪑Reserve a seat → ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
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Dr. Suzanne Simard @drsuzannesimard.bsky.social · 23/06/2025
I'm deeply honoured to share that a newly planted, biodiverse pathway Allée Suzanne Simard in Parc de Parilly (Lyon, France) now bears my name. Grateful to the Métropole de Lyon for this tribute! 🌳🌍 Read More: www.grandlyon.com/pratique/rec... @grandlyon.com
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Dr. Suzanne Simard @drsuzannesimard.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
🎬 You're invited! Join us July 5, 6:00–9PM pst at UBC Forestry for a free double doc screening + dialogue on forests, water & community. Films by Bill Heath & Daniel J. Pierce. Stay after for a reception! Limited seating — register here: ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
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Dr. Suzanne Simard @drsuzannesimard.bsky.social · 09/06/2025
🔥 This wildfire season is coming early and intensely. Our forests are under growing stress, not just from fire, but from the deeper imbalances caused by climate change and human disruption. 🌲 Read the full article here: mailchi.mp/ubc/this-wil...
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This wildfire season is going to be intense
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Dr. Suzanne Simard @drsuzannesimard.bsky.social · 03/06/2025
Celebrating New Beginnings and Bright Futures! Join us in welcoming Natasha, the newest addition to our Mother Tree Project and Program team — we're thrilled to have her on board! And a big congratulations to two of the Faculty of Forestry's outstanding graduates, your achievements make us proud!
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Dr. Suzanne Simard @drsuzannesimard.bsky.social · 02/06/2025
I'm thrilled to share this new documentary, Trouble in the Headwaters, presented by The Narwhal and featuring the research of Dr. Younes Alila! The premiere screening is happening in Victoria on June 12! Tickets are moving fast so don’t wait to grab yours! www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-narwha...
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Dr. Suzanne Simard @drsuzannesimard.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
🌳 My research has inspired Trees, a new ballet by MorDance in New York City that explores the deep intelligence and interconnectedness of forests. It’s incredibly meaningful to see artists interpreting the hidden life of trees through movement and music! Find out more: www.tdf.org/on-stage/tdf...
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15 Dance Performances to See in May
Eclectic companies at The Joyce, Ballet Hispánico, Limón Dance Company and more
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Dr. Suzanne Simard @drsuzannesimard.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
Excited to share that Dr. Teresa Ryan will be part of the May 22 event at UBC Botanical Garden for Biodiversity Days 2025! 🌿 If you're curious about how research and storytelling can drive climate action, this is one you won’t want to miss! 🔗 botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/news-events/...
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Biodiversity Days 2025 - UBC Botanical Garden
What is Biodiversity Days? Biodiversity Days is a month-long event in May, to honour the International Day for Biological Diversity (May 22) with a series of engagement opportunities that aim to celeb...
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Dr. Suzanne Simard @drsuzannesimard.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
The forest is more than just trees, it's connection. This is an incredible look inside the book The Trees Are Speaking by Lynda V Mapes! Read the full story or purchase Mapes book: www.yesmagazine.org/environmenta... www.indigo.ca/en-ca/the-tr... #MotherTree #IndigenousWisdom #ForestConnections
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Healing the Scars of Deforestation
Indigenous scientists are hurrying to learn what they can about intact old-growth forests before they are gone.
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Dr. Suzanne Simard @drsuzannesimard.bsky.social · 05/05/2025
Sending a huge GOOD LUCK to all grade 6 Ontario students gearing up to take the EQAO testing! It's the time to show what you know, you've got this! 🌟✏️
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Dr. Suzanne Simard @drsuzannesimard.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
The wonderful author @kirstenpendreigh.bsky.social has a passion for storytelling and it shines through every page! See for yourself seen in her latest children's piece When A Tree Falls. Take a look through her website to get all the info! 💚📚 www.kirstenpendreigh.com
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Dr. Suzanne Simard @drsuzannesimard.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
Celebrate Learning Week is a week-long campus-wide initiative of events exploring how individuals and institutions navigate transformation—whether through small, everyday shifts or large-scale initiatives. May 5–9 | Browse events events.ctlt.ubc.ca/clw
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Dr. Suzanne Simard @drsuzannesimard.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
Tomorrow!🌲 Join me in the 28th Annual Wege Speaker Series (www.wegespeakerseries.com) returning on Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 4pm EDT. This lecture will return to a virtual format. Please register at: wegespeaker2025.eventbrite.com
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Dr. Suzanne Simard @drsuzannesimard.bsky.social · 22/04/2025
Earth Day! 🌎 Can you tell I’m excited for field season to be in full swing again soon? I’ll be honouring Earth Day with some much needed time in nature & sharing with you what our wonderful crew has been up to! Let the efforts we put in to celebrate & protect our earth today carry into everyday.
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Dr. Suzanne Simard @drsuzannesimard.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
The Trees Are Speaking: Dispatches from the Salmon Forests written by Lynda Mapes. I’m honoured to have my work featured alongside incredible voices like my colleague Dr. Teresa Ryan’s. Find out more about this wonderful book & pre-order now through the link: www.indigo.ca/en-ca/the-tr...
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Dr. Suzanne Simard @drsuzannesimard.bsky.social · 15/04/2025
I’ll be at the Resilience Café on April 30th, with Herb Hammond to explore the hidden networks that keep forests thriving — and how these lessons can guide us in healing our world. 🌍💚 📅April 30th 2025 – 6:30 - 8:00pm (PST) 🔗 Register now: www.westkootenayclimatehub.ca/event-detail...
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Resilience Café #3 - Rooted Resilience: Supporting Forest Health for Community Well-Being | WK Climate Hub
Dive into the intricate world of forests as we unravel the interconnected factors affecting forest health.
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Dr. Suzanne Simard @drsuzannesimard.bsky.social · 14/04/2025
Sharing an important article highlighting how culling wolves is not the most effective approach to saving caribou populations. Thank you to Ben Parfitt for giving us a critical look at how we can protect these iconic species without harming the balance of nature. thetyee.ca/News/2025/03...
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The Best Way to Save Caribou Can’t Just Be Killing Wolves | The Tyee
Culling predators is ‘a bridge to nowhere’ if BC won’t address roads and habitat loss, scientists say.
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Dr. Suzanne Simard @drsuzannesimard.bsky.social · 09/04/2025
Incandescence. 🔥 Featured at VIFF with select screenings from April 11-17th, this must-see film was shot in the Okanagan before, during, & after several devastating fires by veteran filmmakers Nova Ami & Velcrow Ripper. Link to buy tickets: viff.org/whats-on/inc...
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Dr. Suzanne Simard @drsuzannesimard.bsky.social · 09/04/2025
Tune in to First Nations Radio! 🎙 Host: Dan Wahpepah 🌍 Guests: Teresa & Suzanne ⏰ Time: Friday April 10 2025 - From 2pm - 3pm (PST) 🎧 Listen LIVE at kskq.org Show will be archived at archive.org and available for two weeks on Spinitron. Don’t miss this fascinating conversation! 🌍
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Dr. Suzanne Simard @drsuzannesimard.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
#UBCGivingDay is tomorrow! Every gift makes a difference in supporting the next generation of change-makers, leaders, and innovators. Let’s #GiveBack to the place that gives us so much. Link to donate! 🙌 givingday.ubc.ca #UBC #UBCCommunity #GiveForUBC
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Dr. Suzanne Simard @drsuzannesimard.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
Bringing a special article to the spotlight today. Canadian Geographic has released an article showcasing Canada Files. I am honoured to be one of the names included in this. Read all about what being Canadian means to me and many more remarkable people. canadiangeographic.ca/articles/wha...
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What does being Canadian mean to you? 40 famous Canadians sound off
PBS interview program Canada Files has spent six years asking notable Canadians that question. This is what they had to say.
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Dr. Suzanne Simard @drsuzannesimard.bsky.social · 31/03/2025
Upcoming event this week!🌲 UBC Faculty of Forestry is hosting and I will be moderating a wonderful event with John Vaillant and Lori Daniels on the new wildfire reality facing urban BC. Register for tickets and come join this wonderful and impactful conversation: forestry.ubc.ca/events/west-...
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Dr. Suzanne Simard @drsuzannesimard.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
Excited to be at Cressey Hall, Audain Art Museum, next month alongside AWARE for their Earth week in Whistler. Find out more about what I will be presenting and how to get tickets at the link below! I look forward to seeing you! 🌲❤️ Ticket Link: awarewhistler.org?event=unlock...
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Dr. Suzanne Simard @drsuzannesimard.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
The Mother Tree Project communications team is opening a summer Work-Learn position for a current UBC student! Get hands-on experience with communications, digital content creation, managing daily inquiries from global audiences and so much more! Submit an application to join our amazing team!
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