John Edmonstone was a taxidermist and freed-slave who taught and enabled famed naturalist Charles Darwin. Edmonstone lived a fascinating life, long before meeting Darwin, and
The Backyard Friends is an ongoing YouTube and blog series about animal pals that you might find in your backyard. No matter where we are,
Exploring Iceland | History, Nature & Magic! Exploring Iceland is a video project showcasing some of Iceland’s famous and noteworthy sights, delving into history, folklore,
The Yellow Bird is a blog and YouTube channel created by Taylor to share her interests and adventures with others. Here and on YouTube the Yellow Bird makes content about science, travel, linguistics, culture, fashion and more!
Taylor Holmes is a Calgary-based multimedia journalist. She received her Bachelors of Communications in Journalism and Digital Media with Honours in 2023. Taylor has always enjoyed exploring science and sharing her findings with others. This insatiable curiosity has led Taylor to cover a wide array of subjects as a journalist, but she is particularly passionate about nature, sustainability, linguistics and fashion — and where these subjects intersect.
Photo and video journalism are Taylor’s strengths, which she uses to bring the world to the viewer, and make complex topics interesting and accessible to broad audiences. Her love of the arts and sciences combined with her technical skills make Taylor a strong voice, which she strives to use to help others, both human and not, tell their stories.