OregonLive : Oregon Zoo keeper studies climate change in polar bear country
The 40-year-old wife, mother of two and Oregon Zoo keeper since 1995 is living in a Tundra Buggy observing Ursus maritimus and studying climate science along the shore of Hudson Bay in Manitoba, Canada. Hash is among 15 zookeepers from across the United States and Canada selected to attend this week's leadership camp sponsored by Polar Bears International, a nonprofit dedicated to conserving the species and its habitat through research, stewardship and education.
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Q: What do days at the camp entail?
A: Starting at 7 a.m., our days consist of discussions about climate change and about how we can make positive change. We have Skype interviews with scientists. We spend much of the day in the Tundra Buggy, where we hold classes, talk and look for bears and other wildlife. We have guest speakers in the evenings and assignments to work on.
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