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By e-mail at contact at robbutler.ca; through Facebook at Rob
Butler on Nature; or via
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Talks and Addresses
Talks usually require 30 to 45 minutes but they can be tailored
to any schedule. My audiences include scientists, naturalists,
politicians, planners, naturalists, and the general public, from
keynote addresses to intimate groups. The talks are fast paced,
informative with superb images, and they are humorous and
uplifting. I require a hand-held microphone or lapel
microphone, LCD projector connected to a laptop that runs Power
Point, and a large screen. Here are some recent examples.
Explorers
Club Flag Expedition to the Muskwa-Kechika
This is a story of how a horseback trip into the wilderness of
the Muskwa-Kechika region of British Columbia to document
breeding birds for the BC Breeding Bird Atlas became a lesson in
conservation. Rob along with Wayne Sawchuk who is also with
The
Explorers Club,
traversed mountain ranges in search of rare birds. They found
many species and learned a lot about how wilderness can change
lives. The region is home to caribou, stone sheep, mountain
goats, wolves, black and grizzly bears, wood bison and whitetail
and mule deer.
Optimism for the Future
In Optimism for the Future, Dr. Butler explains that
although our world is facing some large environmental issues,
there is reason for optimism. His talk illustrated with award
winning photographs will show the important role of British
Columbia in the survival and recovery of many large animals in
North America. He describes the latest research on how the
effects of predators can cascade through ecosystems, and why
nature is good for our health and our children's development.
Optimism for the Future is a refreshing and sobering view that
will interest everyone.
“What a great talk. You were just perfect for the day. Everyone
loved your words - which came so easily to you. People who had
been feeling the weight of the world felt so much more positive.
In fact the whole day went very well.”
Bringing Nature into the City
In Bringing Nature into the City, Dr. Butler describes
how for millions of years of our evolution, we lived close to
nature. He illustrates this point with examples from the
literature of responses to art and the psychological and
physical benefits derived from natural areas. He describes how
urban lifestyles, childhood development and our health improves
by living close to nature. Bringing Nature into the City
will interest city and park planners, civic politicians, and
urbanites.
“I could listen to Rob speak on any topic. He’s informed, lucid
and charming.”
“Rob’s knowledge and commitment are unparalleled.”
“Great performance. Very informative and a call for public
action re: protection of biodiversity.”
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