SYDNEY WORTHY
PORTFOLIO
About Sydney
Sydney is a biologist with a passion for conservation, climate, and sustainability. She completed her MSc work in southern Alberta researching native pollinators and has a diverse skillset covering a variety of fields. She continues to devote her time to conservation- and environmentally-focused nonprofit organizations. She has published several peer-reviewed scientific papers towards the conservation of native bees, see more here.
Sydney is a Métis citizen of Canada and enjoys spending her free time photographing insects, writing, painting, volunteering, or hiking with her dogs.
Holding a male Megachile dentitarsus during 2019 field work.
Holding a female Saw-Whet owl after banding and before release (2024).
As an entomologist, my duties included:
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Leading protocols for the treatment, monitoring and prevention of insect pest species including mosquitoes, bark beetles (Dutch Elm Disease), Emerald Ash Borer and various other urban pests.
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Creating and implementing an Integrated Pest Management strategy for the city, leading the plan as Project Manager.
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Leading a variety of experiments in biocontrol, rearing, and pheromone lures for urban pests and other insects.
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Database management of historical and present data for urban pests.
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Responsible for media interviews and public relations as related to pests.
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Provincial Dutch Elm Disease Inspector.
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Wildlife rescue and release.