New Executive Director Seeks to Strengthen Education and Conservation in the Frontenac Arch Biosphere and Encourage Pride of Place

David Schimpky, who stepped into the role of executive director for the Frontenac Arch Biosphere Network (FABN) in April, says the first few months on the job have been pleasant. He says he has discovered the strength of the people...

David Schimpky, who stepped into the role of executive director for the Frontenac Arch Biosphere Network (FABN) in April, says the first few months on the job have been pleasant. He says he has discovered the strength of the people around him and is supported by a fantastic board and a wonderful staff team. “We all share a strong commitment to being an outstanding UNESCO Biosphere Region in a way that works in this area.

We want to do this by listening attentively to folks, responding to opportunities and hopefully having fun along the way!” The energetic executive director is clear about what excites him most in the years ahead: helping residents across the region better understand and celebrate the significance of living in a UNESCO Biosphere Region. He points to Quebec City, newly designated as a Biosphere Region, where the recognition has become a “huge