Environment Bound

This series embraces the power of storytelling and the synergy of creative writing and environmental research. Authors of any genre, working at the nexus of research and writing in any aspect of the environment, are invited to discuss their research, their writing, and how they bring storytelling and knowledge together.

Check out the recordings below to learn how these incredible writers are embracing interdisciplinarity in their work and transcends the boundaries between creativity and critical thinking.

Check out the links below to register for upcoming events, watch past events, or even to suggest your own!


The World As We Knew It

Join the Guelph Institute for Environmental Research (GIER) for a discussion with Amy Brady and Tajja Isen on how storytelling plays an essential role in combating climate change.

Watch it HERE


Watermelon Snow: Science, Art, and a Lone Polar Bear

Dr. Lynne Quarmby in conversation with GIER Affiliate Dr. Jackie Goordial about climate change, microbiology, and Quarmby’s book, Watermelon Snow: Science, Art, and a Lone Polar Bear.

Watch it HERE


The Silence of the Songbirds

Dr. Bridget Stutchbury in conversation with GIER Director Dr. Madhur Anand about birds, migrations, human-environment connections, and the power of storytelling.

Watch it HERE