About the Author

Stephen Humphrey is a writer, radio contributor, and citizen naturalist originally from Western Canada, now based in Toronto. He has worked on audio documentaries for CBC Radio’s IDEAS, which include “Planet You,” about the human microbiome, “Generation Mars,” concerning space travel, and “Dancing In The Dark: The Intelligence of Bees,” which was short-listed for the prestigious New York Festival Award. His five-line bee poems, accompanied by videos, are part of the living art project, Resonating Bodies. These “Odes to Solitary Bees” have been featured on the internet, in galleries, and as part an installation titled, A Few of Our Favourite Bees, in 2022. He contributes to pollinator conservation projects such as South Parkdale Community Pollinator Gardens and Project Swallowtail. He lives near Toronto’s High Park with his partner, Christina.