Trevor Herriot, is a

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naturalist and writer;"Q&A: Trevor Herriot on his new book, becoming a legend and more"
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'', June 27, 2014. he is best known as a

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. Saskatchewan's Environmental Champions. Herriot's work can be seen in major publications, including ''

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''. He has also written several books, and received many awards, including the Cheryl and Henry Kloppenburg Award for Literary Excellence. Herriot regularly provides media commentary on the topics of nature and environmental issues. Such commentary includes a regular call-in segment on '' Blue Sky'', a regional

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Personal life

Herriot lives in

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'', March 7, 2001.

Recognition

Awards

In 2017, Herriot was awarded the Cheryl and Henry Kloppenburg Award for Literary Excellence, awarded for his body of acclaimed literary work. Herriot's first book, ''River in a Dry Land: A Prairie Passage'', won the following awards: *

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; * the Canadian Booksellers Association's Libris Award for Best First-Time Author; * the Saskatchewan Book of the Year Award; and * the Regina Book Award. Herriot's second book, ''Grass, Sky, Song: Promise and Peril in the World of Grassland Birds'', was shortlisted for the 2009 Governor General's Awards."Munro, Lyon among GG finalists". '' Edmonton Journal'', October 15, 2009. ''River in a Dry Land: A Prairie Passage'' was shortlisted for the

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at the

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. In 2022, Herriot was awarded the

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Media

Herriot has a media presence. He has been featured in news outlets, published books, and appeared on broadcasts.

News

Herriot has been featured on: * National news outlets (e.g., CBC); * Urban news outlets (e.g., Edmonton Journal); and * Local news outlets.

Books

Herriot's writing frequently delves into the spiritual aspects of connecting with the natural world. He has authored or co-authored the following books: *2000. ''River in a Dry Land: A Prairie Passage.'' *2009. ''Grass, Sky, Song: Promise and Peril in the World of Grassland Birds.'' *2011. ''Jacob's Wound: A Search for the Spirit of Wildness.'' *2014. ''The Road Is How: A Prairie Pilgrimage through Nature, Desire.'' *2016. ''Towards a Prairie Atonement'' by Trevor Herriot and afterword by Norman Fleury. *2017''. Islands of Grass.'' *2021. ''Backyard Bird Feeding: A Saskatchewan Guide'' by Trevor Herriot and

Myrna Pearman Myrna is the anglicization, anglicized form of the Irish language, Irish name ''Muirne'' and may refer to: *Myrna Anselma (1936–2008), Dutch Antillean fencer *Myrna Blyth (born 1939), American editor and writer *Myrna Brown (1959–2007), African ...

Notable works

* ''Towards a Prairie Atonement'' received some coverage in the Regina Leader Post. *''Backyard Bird Feeding: A Saskatchewan Guide'' revived some coverage in The Western Producer, a local publication.

"Well-known writer and naturalist Trevor Herriot provided the Saskatchewan perspective to Myrna Pearman’s work. The combined knowledge, experience and talents of these two writers and bird lovers has resulted in a beautiful, engaging and informative handbook."

Broadcasts

* 2021. CBC Radio, Birdline with Trevor Herriot and Myrna Pearman.

References

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