MH Interpretive Program
The MH Interpretive Program is managed by the Society of Grasslands Naturalists — a local nature club and registered charity. Through a contract with the City of Medicine Hat Parks and Outdoor Recreation Department, the Grasslands Naturalists has managed the MH Interpretive Program since 1994. We celebrate Southeastern Alberta’s natural history and share stories of the people who have lived, explored, and thrived on this land.
Our Team
Alicia Voth
Chief Interpreter
Alicia has worked with the MH Interpretive Program since January 2020 and currently serves as the Chief Interpreter. She earned her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees at the University of Victoria, specializing in marine biology along with earth and climate science. Alicia has been a science educator for more than 15 years in a variety of settings, from leading public programs to teaching undergraduate classes. She enjoys horseback riding, illustrating, trekking, traveling and generally being active outdoors.
Genevieve Mathieu
Assistant Chief Interpreter
Genevieve has been a community educator for over 15 years, covering a range of topics including bicycle mechanics, kitchen literacy, welding, gardening and agriculture. She is a Master Gardener, horticulturist and executive board member of the Medicine Hat Horticultural Association. Born and raised in Medicine Hat, she is passionate about food security, environmental conservation and community capacity building. In her spare time, she is likely to be crafting delicious food or frolicking in a garden.
Rhys Mah Poy
Park Interpreter
Rhys is new to Medicine Hat, having grown up in BC and spending a few years in Ontario. Rhys has a background in wildlife rehabilitation, science education, conservation education and paramedicine. Working for the Calgary Wilder Institute, Science North, and the Calgary Humane Society, Rhys has a passion for nature and is excited to be part of the Interpretive Program team. In their spare time they enjoy hiking, swimming, dancing, video games, cosplaying, embroidery, baking, playing DND, cuddling their cats, and more!
Sarah Manning
Park Interpreter
Sarah grew up in Three Hills and has been living in Medicine Hat for the past six years. Throughout her time spent here, she has completed her Bachelor of Education degree through Medicine Hat College. Sarah has a passion for education, specifically through a historical lens. In her spare time you may find her thrifting, taking film photography, or walking downtown with her cat, Fern, in a stroller.
Colton Prins
Park Interpreter
Colton grew up in Redcliff, exploring coulees, catching snakes, and finding fossils in the shortgrass prairie. He has a background in conservation enforcement, parks and protected areas, and wildlife biology. Some of you may recognize him as the former Bander-in-Charge at the Cypress Hills Landbird Monitoring station in Elkwater. Away from work you might find him birding, struggling to identify insects, or taking his very loud coonhound, Boone, out for a stroll in nature.
Ben White
Park Interpreter
Ben grew up in Redcliff and has a background in agriculture and environmental sustainability. He previously completed Medicine Hat College’s Environmental Reclamation Technician diploma, before transferring to the University of Saskatchewan for his Bachelor’s of Science in Agriculture and Certificate in Sustainability. Ben has over 8 years of environmental field experience across Alberta and has previously worked for other non-profits such as the South East Alberta Watershed Alliance and the Alberta Biodiversity Monitoring Institute. He is passionate about wild plants, livestock grazing, and prescribed burning.
