About Tim – the short version
Tim’s big plan was to become a wildlife biologist. After two degrees in ecology and numerous field biology contracts studying everything from lynx, songbirds, marten, squirrels, amphibians, and more, he was offered a job guiding grizzly bear tours in a fjord in British Columbia. That’s when the original plan began to fall apart. Tim got distracted by the toothy wildlife and the breathtaking beauty of the Great Bear Rainforest. Quite simply, the allure of the guiding life was too much to ignore. Now, instead of collecting and crunching data as a biologist, Tim communicates science and shares his passion for wildlife as a guide.
The longer version…
Director and Head Guide at Wildlife Journeys
Tim has combined his fascination with wildlife and his passion for exploring wild places with others by founding Wildlife Journeys, a wildlife tour company specializing in bears and wolves of the Great Bear Rainforest. Wildlife Journeys is proud to collaborate with Marven Robinson of the Gitga’at First Nation.
Wildlife guide
Tim has worked as a wildlife guide and naturalist in British Columbia, Alaska and Manitoba. He is certified as a Level 3 bear viewing guide by the Commercial Bear Viewing Association of British Columbia. His expertise as a guide and natural history educator has helped three companies earn distinction as one of the “Best Adventure Travel Companies on Earth,” as named by National Geographic Adventure. His work with coastal grizzly bears has appeared on television in Terres d’Exploration, The Knowledge Network, and the award-winning series Michaela’s Wild Challenge.
Field biology and wildlife conservation
Tim has bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Ecology. He has worked as a field biologist on numerous research projects across North America, including studies of lynx, marten, songbirds, amphibians, and more, in the boreal forest, the Great Lakes region, and Canada’s subarctic.
Working with the British Columbia Ministry of Environment, Tim facilitated projects between government scientists, stakeholders, and consultants – including collaboration on black bear conflict management, grizzly bear rehabilitation, raptor and non-native species management, and regulation of wildlife viewing.
Writer
Tim writes about the intersection of marine conservation and indigenous rights for the Central Coast Indigenous Resource Alliance. He was the editor of Arctic Inspired: A Tribute to the Tundra, and has published in explore, Photo Life, The Globe and Mail, The Dirtbag Diaries, and elsewhere. He dabbles in blogging.
Photographer
Tim’s photos have appeared in Canadian Geographic, BBC.com, The Globe and Mail, Ranger Rick, Photo Life, Canoe Roots, and Canadian Geographic’s Best Wildlife Pictures. His images have been featured in conservation campaigns by World Wildlife Fund Canada, The Raincoast Conservation Foundation, and the Wilderness Committee.
Wilderness paddler
Tim has paddled through vast sweeps of Canada’s provinces and territories on numerous canoe expeditions. These journeys include seven and eight-week canoe trips in the Arctic and the boreal forest of Ontario. His most rewarding journey to date was a seven-week solo expedition.