e-know.ca writer: Larry Halverson

About Larry Halverson

Larry Halverson was born in the spring of ’48. He weighed 7lb.10oz. His mother and dad loved him. Larry has always liked the outdoors and could often be found bent over, observing some little critter. It only seemed natural that he pursued a degree in zoology. Upon graduating, he worked for the Canadian Wildlife Service studying wolves. Then in 1972 he moved to the Columbia Valley to work as a Naturalist for Kootenay National Park. He retired from Parks Canada in 2008 and has become an avid fly fisherman - making fish very nervous. Larry sits on numerous education, communication and conservation committees/boards. He is the co-founder of Wings Over the Rockies Bird Festival and is currently on the board of directors for the Columbia Wetlands Stewardship Partners and an emeritus board member for the Canadain Intermountain Joint Venture, one the newest North American Bird Conservation Initiatives. He has an incredible network of contacts and is often called upon as an advisor and consultant in the communication, science, education and technology fields. He is the recipient of a Governor General's award and medal for his service and contributions to Canadians and his community.