

The Need for Green in Winnipeg’s West End
I grew up in West End Winnipeg, on a neighbourly street situated between Wellington Avenue and Notre Dame. And while my neighbours and I...
2 days ago4 min read
Welcome to My Blog! It’s time to talk about nature, climate, and a whole host of other things!
They call me “the tree lady” - I’ve been called worse! - because I’m passionate about protecting and expanding Winnipeg’s urban forest. But first and foremost, I’m writer, filmmaker and environmental activist with a wide range of interests. In addition to publishing a novel and short stories, I’ve written and directed more than a dozen award-winning science and nature documentaries for CBC’s The Nature of Things With David Suzuki.
Recently, I’ve written a series of opinion editorials for The Winnipeg Free Press on urban issues, from climate change and trees to downtown renewal.