A popular and sought-after presenter Kristen Martyn offers a wide variety of interesting and informative presentations. To date Kristen has given over 70 in person and live virtual presentations. She uses a mix of colourful photographs, anecdotes, scientific information and personal experiences to speak about the backyard bird feeding hobby, habitat gardening, birding and ecotourism and being an entrepreneur. Her presentations are humorous, educational and enjoyable.
Kristen’s wide range of stock and customizable presentations are suitable for a wide variety of audiences including garden clubs, naturalist groups, special interest groups and keynotes presentations for larger events. She is also an ideal candidate for TV segments, radio interviews, podcasts, online appearances, corporate events, festivals, community events, birding events, garden shows and more!
Kristen has been featured on CBC Radio, the OLN documentary Alien Invaders and Breakfast Television (CityTV).
Full Day/Half Day Workshops
Kristen has led a variety of natural history focused workshops. Kristen’s fun and informative workshops include both in class and in the field portions where participants learn naturalist skills to practice their application in the field. Kristen’s most popular workshop in Birding for Beginners which introduces participants to the hobby of bird watching (birding).
ZOOM/Online Presentations
Kristen has given numerous live online presentations. She is comfortable presenting on numerous platforms including Zoom, Google Meet, Facebook and RingCentral. Presenting online has allowed Kristen to reach a wider audience while connecting people with nature virtually.
BOOKING INQUIRIES
To book Kristen for a media appearance or to speak at your event please complete the form on the link below. Thank-you!
Please note Kristen will be taking a brief leave of absence from speaking in 2022, returning in 2023.
Contact KristenSpeaking Topics
Some of Kristen’s most popular natural history presentations include (see descriptions below):
- 20 Things You Didn’t Know About Your Backyard Birds
- Being an Ecotourist
- Bird Feeding 101
- The Buzz About Pollinators
- Gardening for the Birds
- Hummingbirds: Nature’s Miracles
- Nesting Neighbours
- Preparing Your Yard for Spring
- Preparing Your Yard for Winter
- Wildlife Habitat Gardening
Kristen has also begun offering business-focused talks on creating an empowered team, delegation and social media management (see descriptions below).
- Empowering Your Team- NEW
- The Power of Delegation- NEW
- Social Media Management for Small Business- NEW
Natural History Presentations
20 Things You Didn’t Know About Backyard Birds
A backyard in Ontario may be home to as many as 20-30 species of birds during the year. Our backyard birds provide us with hours of entertainment as we watch them go about their daily lives. Learn some surprising information at some of your favourite feathered friends.
Becoming an Ecotourist
Our lives are slowly turning “green”. We are building eco-friendly homes, buying hybrid cars, and purchasing eco-products. So why not incorporate a little “eco” into our vacations and travel plans? Learn how each of us can become an ecotourist and travel more sustainably.
Bird Feeding 101
Bird feeding has become our number one form of interaction with wildlife. By some estimates, more than half the households in North America put out food for wild birds at least occasionally. Such popularity is easy to understand. Learn how to join in on the excitement of one of North America’s most popular hobbies – backyard bird feeding!
The Buzz About Pollinators
Did you know that many species of bees and other pollinators are in decline? Learn more about the pollinators in your yard and how you can do your part to help them.
Gardening for the Birds
Creating a refuge in your own backyard will improve the lives of birds and other wildlife and it is a fun and rewarding activity for your family, too. Learn about the four key elements of attracting wildlife.
Hummingbirds- Nature’s Miracle
Against all odds – hummingbirds are truly nature’s miracle! Learn all about the fascinating lives of hummingbirds, how to feed them and helpful tips for attracting them to your yard.
Nesting Neighbours
Enticing birds to nest in your yard through proper habitat and safe nesting boxes is great for your birds and a fun and rewarding activity for the whole family. Learn various bird species and how they nest, functional bird houses, choosing the right placement in your yard, improving your yard’s nesting appeals, keeping predators at bay and observing your bird family.
Preparing Your Yard for Spring
Spring brings with it a host of beautiful seasonal birds and wildlife including hummingbirds, orioles, grosbeaks, butterflies and pollinators. Learn how to prepare your yard to welcome and encourage these visitors.
Preparing Your Yard for Winter
Now is the time to create a backyard winter refuge for the birds and for you! Many of the birds in our backyards stay all year round. Many more species travel south and spend the winters in our backyards. Learn how to prepare your yard for the birds during the winter months.
Wildlife Habitat Gardening
In recent years gardening with native plants has surged in popularity. This trend has benefited gardens and wildlife alike! A wide variety of native plants in attract birds and other wildlife, providing food, shelter and a place to raise a family. Learn to create beautiful and functional wildlife habitats through native plant gardening.
Business-Focused Presentations
The success of your business is directly linked to the team you have assembled and how they interact with your customers. An empowered team, is a confident team and one that yields great customer satisfaction. Learn the benefits and techniques of empowering your team and what this will mean for your business. Many small business owners are use to “doing it all” and can have trouble letting go once their business grows or the need arises. Effectively delegating to a well trained team gives you as a business owner the power to focus your time where it needs to be rather than everywhere at once. Learn effective delegation techniques and how to let go so your business can grow. Marketing and specifically online marketing can be one of the most challenging aspects of running a business. The first impression your customers have of your business is online. In fact, most of your customers will visit your website and social media pages before contacting or visiting your business. Learn successful tips for managing and marketing via social media.Empowering Your Team
The Power of Delegation
Social Media Management for Small Business