Trevor Herriot Explained

Trevor Herriot
Occupation:	writer, naturalist
Period:	2000s-present
Nationality:	Canadian
Notableworks:	River in a Dry Land: A Prairie Passage, Grass, Sky, Song: Promise and Peril in the World of Grassland Birds
Awards:	Cheryl and Henry Kloppenburg Award for Literary Excellence, Drainie-Taylor Biography Prize
Spouse:	Karen Herriot

Trevor Herriot, is a Canadian naturalist and writer;^[1] he is best known as a bird expert.^[2]

Herriot's work can be seen in major publications, including Canadian Geographic and The Globe & Mail. 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 CBC Radio program in Saskatchewan.

Personal life

Herriot lives in Regina, Saskatchewan.^[3]

Recognition

Awards

In 2017, Herriot was awarded the Cheryl and Henry Kloppenburg Award for Literary Excellence, awarded for his body of acclaimed literary work.^[4]

Herriot's first book, River in a Dry Land: A Prairie Passage, won the following awards:

• Drainie-Taylor Biography Prize;^[5]
• the Canadian Booksellers Association's Libris Award for Best First-Time Author;
• the Saskatchewan Book of the Year Award;^{[6] [7]} 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.^[8]

River in a Dry Land: A Prairie Passage was shortlisted for the Governor General's Award for English-language non-fiction at the 2000 Governor General's Awards.^[9]

In 2022, Herriot was awarded the Saskatchewan Order of Merit.^[10]

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^[11]);
• 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.^{[12] [13]}
• 2009. Grass, Sky, Song: Promise and Peril in the World of Grassland Birds.^[14]
• 2011. Jacob's Wound: A Search for the Spirit of Wildness.^[15]
• 2014. The Road Is How: A Prairie Pilgrimage through Nature, Desire, and Soul.^[16] (apparently the same book is published under title The Road Is How : Three Days Afoot through Nature, Eros, and Soul (Patrick Crean Editions). At least the two books share the same author, and most of the title.)
• 2016. Towards a Prairie Atonement ^[17] by Trevor Herriot and afterword by Norman Fleury.
• 2017. Islands of Grass.^[18]
• 2021. Backyard Bird Feeding: A Saskatchewan Guide ^[19] by Trevor Herriot and Myrna Pearman.

Notable works

• Towards a Prairie Atonement received some coverage in the Regina Leader Post.^[20]
• 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."^[21]

Broadcasts

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

Notes and References

1. https://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/books-and-media/qa-trevor-herriot-on-his-new-book-becoming-a-legend-and-more/article19370566/ "Q&A: Trevor Herriot on his new book, becoming a legend and more"
2. http://econet.ca/sk_enviro_champions/Trevor_Herriot.html "Trevor Herriot"
3. "Reginan wins book prize". Regina Leader-Post, March 7, 2001.
4. Web site: Trevor Herriot wins the Kloppenberg Award. dead. 2017-09-22. https://web.archive.org/web/20170922100753/http://www.canada.com/entertainment/books/trevor+herriot+wins+kloppenberg+award/14752039/story.html. 2017-09-22.
5. "Respect at last for non-fiction: winner". The Gazette, March 7, 2001.
6. News: Armstrong. Bob. 2017-05-20. May 2017: Canadian sculptor carves out new book. en-CA. Winnipeg Free Press. 2021-11-23.
7. Web site: Regina authors win their first Saskatchewan Book Award. 2021-11-23. leaderpost. en-CA.
8. "Munro, Lyon among GG finalists". Edmonton Journal, October 15, 2009.
9. "McKay's Wilcox on GG's list: Atwood, Ondaatje, Bowering among nominees for Governor General's awards". The Telegram, October 25, 2000.
10. "https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/news-and-media/2022/june/28/province-announces-2022-saskatchewan-order-of-merit-recipients", July 12, 2022.
11. Web site: Latimer. Kendall. October 6, 2017. Crown land sales chip away at remaining natural prairie, says Sask. naturalist. CBC News.
12. Book: Trevor., Herriot. River in a dry land : a prairie passage. 2004. M&S. 1-55199-122-5. 53252026.
13. Herriot. Trevor. 2000-12-01. River in a dry land: a Prairie passage. Blue Jay. 58. 4. 10.29173/bluejay5525. 2562-5667. free.
14. Book: Herriot, Trevor. Grass, sky, song : promise and peril in the world of grassland birds. 26 June 2012. 978-1-4434-0084-8. 859737646.
15. Book: Trevor., Herriot. Jacob's wound : a search for the spirit of wildness. 2013. McClelland & Stewart. 978-1-55199-437-6. 869477612.
16. Book: Herriot, Trevor. The road is how : a prairie pilgrimage through nature, desire, and soul. 5 May 2015. 978-0-06-238575-8. 904036538.
17. Book: Herriot, Trevor . Fleury . Norman . Afterword . Towards a prairie atonement.. 1091231921.
18. Book: Herriot, Trevor. Islands of grass. 2017. 978-1-55050-931-1. 1016399838.
19. Book: Herriot, Trevor. Backyard bird feeding : a Saskatchewan guide : a complete guide to year-round bird feeding in Saskatchewan. 978-0-921104-35-3. 1241707791.
20. Web site: For author Trevor Herriot, awakenings more important than awards. 2021-11-23. leaderpost. en-CA.
21. Web site: 2021-05-13. Backyard bird feeding becomes welcome COVID respite. 2021-11-23. The Western Producer. en.