Steve Pellarin

Steven Pellarin is President of the Windsor Centre of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada and an adjunct professor of astronomy at the University of Windsor. He has spent more than 45 years sharing his passion for astronomy with the Windsor-Essex community through public outreach, education, and countless observing events. In 2024, Steven was lead organizer of the Windsor-Essex Solar Eclipse Committee, providing public lectures in preparation for the April 2024 total solar eclipse and free public observing stations across the southern part of Essex County on the day of the event.

A retired high school science teacher and longtime coach, Steven enjoys helping people discover and appreciate the world around them. While best known for exploring the night sky, he has a lifelong love of nature and spends his free time hiking, paddling, fishing, and enjoying the outdoors. He is pleased to join the Essex County Field Naturalists for this year’s banquet and looks forward to sharing his enthusiasm for discovery—both under the stars and on the trails.