John Acorn

John Acorn
Born Edmonton, AB
Citizenship Canada
Known for Alter-ego, The Nature Nut

John Acorn, also known as The Nature Nut, is a naturalist who is known for his inspiring personality and infectious love of nature. He is a local Edmonton celebrity, combining folk music with educational lyrics about the natural world. He is a lecturer at the University of Alberta, a research associate at the Royal Tyrrell Museum of Paleontology, and a research associate at the E.H. Strickland Entomology Museum.

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Television Series

John Acorn became publicly known for his television series. 88 episodes were produced, each focusing on a different aspect of Alberta's natural world. Acorn's personality was expertly captured in this series, expressed through folk songs and whimsical descriptions like Flying Neon Toothpicks in the Grass. (Damselflies.)

Acorn also appears in recorded displays at the Royal Tyrrell Museum of Paleontology.

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