Dr. Don Waite is an environmental scientist who sings and writes songs about the environment. These songs cover many serious topics including water, air pollution, the "five R"s (recycling etc.), the greenhouse effect, and much more, but in a humorous fashion that encourages group participation and laughter. Don’s motto could well be "teach them with laughter". Dr. Don has performed for children’s audiences at festivals, schools and picnics as well as for adult gatherings in formal and informal settings. He has been invited to do workshops on "Singing about Science" to teachers, educators and scientists at educational and scientific conferences in North America.

Don frequently guest lectures at the University of Regina, Faculty of Education, where he demonstrated the use of music as a science teaching tool. His songs have been featured on CBC radio "Quirks and Quarks" and "Out Front" programs. He has served on the Board of Directors of the Regina International Children’s Festival.

Don received his Ph. D. in biology from the University of Waterloo (Ontario) in 1973. He has worked for provincial and federal departments of environment, publishing scientific papers on his research on water and toxic chemicals. He is also an Adjunct Professor at the Universities of Regina and Saskatchewan. On the musical side, Don has taught at the Regina Conservatory of Music since 1976 and has participated in many stage musicals and choirs. In November 1998 he released a 12-track CD, "EarthSongs", which was nominated for Outstanding Children's Recording of 1999 at the Prairie Music Awards. The CD was recorded in Regina with the enthusiastic help of children from Don's neighbourhood. He has also recorded "Blue Water Blues", a cassette of ten songs, and "EarthSongs", a video with six songs.