Doug Tallamy, best
known for his book ‘Bringing Nature Home’ will be at Lincoln University in
Jefferson City on Thursday, August 30, 2012. He will discuss the important ecological
roles of the plants in our landscapes; emphasize the benefits of designing
gardens with these roles in mind and how to sustain wildlife and native
pollinators with native plants.
Dr. Tallamy’s presentation will begin at 9:30 a.m. on campus
at Scruggs University Center, 819 Chestnut Drive. Parking will be at Dickinson
Research Center, 1219 Chestnut and shuttles will run from 8:15 a.m. until 9:15
a.m. to bring participants to the event. Shuttles will also be provided at the
end of the event around 12:30 p.m.
Immediately after the talk, a
special Missouri Prairie Foundation/Grow Native transplanting ceremony will
take place, followed by a book-signing. During the signing, visitors will have the
opportunity to taste appetizers prepared with native edible plants and take tours
at the Native Plant Outdoor Laboratory on campus next to Allen and Foster
Halls.
The event is sponsored by Lincoln University Cooperative
Extension’s Native Plants Program in collaboration with the Missouri Prairie
Foundation and Missouri Wildflowers Nursery.
Cost is $10.00 to the general public and $5.00 for adults 65
and older. There is no charge for
University students with a valid ID.
To register, make check payable to ‘Lincoln University’ and
mail to:
Lincoln University Cooperative Extension
Native Plants Program c/o Ms. Shirley Downing
900 Chestnut Street
Allen Hall Room 102
Jefferson City, MO 65101
Add ‘Tallamy Lecture’ to the memo section. Because seating will be limited, please
register in advance. Check should be postmarked
no later than August 15, 2012. Students
who wish to participate need to call or send name and contact information by
email to reserve a seat.
If you have any questions or need special accommodations,
please contact Dr. Nadia Navarrete-Tindall at (573) 681-5392.
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