In this week’s episode, Rosalyn chats with Devin Latimer, an organic chemist specializing in green chemistry and the Artistic Director of Trout Forest Music Festival. They explore how community festivals can become powerful tools for climate action in that they offer unique opportunities to engage the public, spark dialogue, and promote environmental awareness. They also discuss the need for stronger policy support, sustainable funding, and delve into some lessons learned from climate-impacted festivals. At its core, the conversation is a call to empower communities and individuals to take meaningful action toward a more sustainable future, offering both inspiration and practical steps forward.
For more of Devin’s work, you can check out his presentation titled ‘Green Chemistry, Energy and Climate Conversations’ that he gave as part of Folk Canada’s Culture in Climate Conversations sessions at the 2025 Folk Alliance International Conference.
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About Devin Latimer
Devin Latimer is a faculty member in chemistry at the University of Winnipeg focusing on green organic chemistry and environmental communications, Artistic Director of Trout Forest Music Festival in northwestern Ontario, and a founding performer with Winnipeg music collectives Leaf Rapids and Juno award winners Nathan Music Co.
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Presented by Folk Canada
Hosted by Rosalyn Dennett
Produced by Kayla Nezon and Rosalyn Dennett
Mixed by Jordan Moore of The Pod Cabin
Theme music “Amsterdam” by King Cardiac
Artwork by Jaymie Karn