Environmentalist In Residence
Toronto Public Library will be hosting two Environmentalists in Residence in 2020:
- Spring 2020 - May 11 to July 20 at Agincourt Branch.
- Fall 2020 - August 31 to November 9 at Fort York Branch.
These residencies and the Our Fragile Planet program series is made possible through the generous support from the TD Friends of the Environment Foundation.
Past Environmentalists In Residence
Fall 2019
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Since 2016, Sophi Robertson lives a waste-less lifestyle and is actively engaged with community members, brands and companies to live more sustainably. Through her work as @YourEcoFriend, and as one of the administrators on the Zero Waste Toronto Facebook group, she regularly offers practical and accessible ideas, tips and solutions related to reducing waste.
In her current role as the Zero Waste Event Coordinator at the Toronto Tool Library, Sophi motivates community members to think and act on areas of reducing waste and sustainability through events, outreach and resources.
Read her blog posts
- Back to School for Less
- Let's. Talk. Period. National Period Day is October 19, 2019
- 5 Tips for a Greener Holiday Season
Check out some of her interviews
Thank you Sophi!
Spring 2019
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Broti Kar is an Ontario certified teacher and a graduate of the Environmental Studies program from York University. She has over six years of experience working in environmental education with prominent environmental organizations such as the Centre for Urban Ecology and the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority. In her various roles, she has designed and taught outdoor education programs on topics including wetland ecosystems, food production, urban wildlife and waste reduction.
Currently, Broti is the Children's Education Supervisor of Community Programs at the Toronto Botanical Garden. In this capacity, she leads, develops and delivers interactive programs for children and their families, as well as large-scale community events. Her immense creativity, energy and generosity result in impactful and inspiring environmental education.
Read her blog posts
- Nurturing Children's Connection to Nature
- My First Month as the Environmentalist in Residence: So Many Questions, So Little Time
- My Time as the Environmentalist in Residence: A Bittersweet Goodbye
Thank you Broti!
2018
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From June 4 to August 11, 2018, Janelle Richards served as Toronto Public Library's first Environmentalist in Residence (EnvIR) as an industry expert in the area of conservation and sustainability, offering programs, workshops and community consultations at the Albion and Scarborough Civic Centre branches. Learn more about Janelle.
Read her blog posts
- Dive into the World of Water
- Not-So-Final Goodbyes from the EnvIR but More to Come from Our Fragile Planet!
Check out some of her interviews
Thank you Janelle!