Readers and Writers Week

A special series of talks devoted to celebrating Canadian authors and artists.

Margaret Atwood on Birding, Conservation and Caring for the Natural World

Margaret Atwood is not only one of Canada’s most celebrated writers; she is also a longtime environmental advocate and a champion for bird habitat and bird protection. In 2003, Atwood and her late husband Graeme Gibson co-founded the Pelee Island Bird Observatory (PIBO), devoted to the study and observation of migratory birds and the preservation of their natural habitats on Pelee Island. Join Atwood for a high-flying conversation about PIBO, the challenges facing bird populations and the growing appeal of birding among younger generations. 

Venue Capacity: 589 seats