An Evening with Doug Tallamy

An Evening with Doug Tallamy

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  Dates & times
  • Mon, 12/05/2022 - 7:00pm
  Registration required? Yes
  Details and registration https://granvillelibrary.evanced.info/signup/eventdetails?eventid=6872&lib=0

 

Learn from Doug Tallamy, author, professor, and ecologist, as he shares his work and research highlighting the importance of using native plant species to protect and re-establish habitat biodiversity and a healthy ecosystem.  Denison University, 1500 Trees, the Ace of Clubs 4-H, Granville Public Library, and the Licking Land Trust are proud partners in sponsoring this event.  

Doug Tallamy is the T. A. Baker Professor of Agriculture in the Department of Entomology and Wildlife Ecology at the University of Delaware, where he has authored 106 research publications and has taught insect-related courses for 41 years. Chief among his research goals is to better understand the many ways insects interact with plants and how such interactions determine the diversity of animal communities. His books include Bringing Nature HomeThe Living Landscape, co-authored with Rick Darke, Nature's Best Hope, a New York Times Best Seller, and The Nature of Oaks, winner of the American Horticultural Society's 2022 book award. In 2021 he cofounded Homegrown National Park with Michelle Alfandari. His awards include recognition from The Garden Writer's Association, Audubon, The National Wildlife Federation, Allegheny College, The Garden Club of America, and The American Horticultural Association.  

The talk will take place at Swasey Chapel on Denison's campus promptly at 7:00 PM.  Parking is available in the underground parking garage at Slayter Hall or the Swasey Chapel parking lot.  Please register each guest who plans to attend.