Environmentalist In Residence
Toronto Public Library’s Environmentalist in Residence serves as an industry expert in the area of conservation and sustainability, offering programs, workshops and community consultations as part of the Our Fragile Planet program series.
Apply to be an Environmentalist in Residence
Applications are currently being accepted until Monday, June 6 at 11:59 pm for the 2022 Environmentalist in Residence.
Submissions accepted through the Bonfire procurement application.Past Residents
These residencies and the Our Fragile Planet program series are made possible through the generous support from the TD Friends of the Environment Foundation.
2021
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Junaid Khan is an ecologist at Pollinator Partnership Canada with a Masters in Applied Ecology from York University. With a focus on decolonizing approaches in conservation practice, Junaid aims to restart ecological work from the ground-up, building partnerships and collaborations with communities of colour and Indigenous peoples in Ontario around land sovereignty and food security.
Junaid’s residency was from August 30 to November 5, 2021.
Watch replays of programs hosted by Junaid. For a list of all Our Fragile Planet programs, here.
Fall 2020
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Andrés Jiménez Monge is the Urban Program Coordinator at Birds Canada and a biologist with a Masters in Environmental Studies from York University, with a focus on business and the environment. Currently, Andrés develops and delivers innovative programming to increase urban engagement with birds and conservation in cities across Ontario with Birds Canada.
Read his blog posts
Fall 2019
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Sophi Robertson lives a waste-less lifestyle and is actively engaged with community members, brands and companies to live more sustainably. 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
Spring 2019
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Broti Kar is a teacher and a graduate of the Environmental Studies program from York University. 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