Principle Affiliations
Over the years we have established successful, co-operative initiatives
with respected organizations representing ecotourism, wildlife conservation,
and education:
Aventure Écotourisme Québec (AEQ)
www.aventure-ecotourisme.qc.ca
Professionals
within the Quebec ecotourism industry, travel wholesalers, tourist associations,
adventure tourism and ecotourism training schools – all
are unite under one banner – Aventure Écotourisme Québec
(AEQ).
Through stringent operational standards, this "Nature Collective" ensures
the highest level of quality for all the services it offers. Cushing
Eco-Rec Resources Inc. (ISES) has
been a member in good standing with AEQ since the spring of 2002.
Direction de l'aménagement de la faune
www.fapaq.gouv.qc.ca
Since 1994 Cushing
Eco-Rec Resources Inc. (ISES) has
held a permit, issued through the Québec Ministry of Natural Resources,
to rehabilitate wild animals for educational purposes. Over the years this
permit has enabled us to network with other provincially recognized conservation
initiatives to successfully rehabilitate and release numerous eagles, hawks,
falcons, owls, coyotes, fawns, foxes, raccoons, and squirrels back into the
wilds. This eco-education initiative has been integrated into the ISES animal
husbandry program, providing students with unique experiential education.
Ashbury College
www.ashbury.ca
Through a series of seasonal day visits Ashbury College junior school students (grades 4-8) develop respect and appreciation for the environment by engaging in ISES outdoor activities. Unique experiential education incorporates nature discovery and awareness- building through: workshops that explore the natural world, connection with resident husky sled dogs and wild animals in rehabilitation. Subsequently, Ashbury College youth learn to become stewards for the environment and minimize their eco-footprint.