On Tuesday, December 8, Alecia I, Chelsey G, Kaitlin H, Katie T, Kara M and Ms. Massinon had the opportunity to listen to Jay Ingram (former Discovery Channel's Daily Planet host) at the Manitoba Conservation District Association Conference in Brandon. Jay's inspirational speech focused on species conservation. He encouraged the youth that were present to continue with their conservation efforts, while highlighting the ecological challenges that we will face in the 21st century.