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Tag: The Nature of Oaks

  • Tuesday, November 2, 11:00 am – The Nature of Oaks, Online

    In his latest book, The Nature of Oaks (Timber Press, March 2021), Doug Tallamy pays homage to a giant of the plant kingdom: the mighty oak tree. Oaks sustain a crucial and complex web of wildlife above ground, but are just as impressive underground, producing enormous root systems that make them champions of carbon sequestration, soil stabilization, and watershed management.

    Join theNew York Botanical Garden for this November 2 webinar at 11 am, as Doug shares his signature how-to advice, including practical tips on how to plant and care for an oak, as well as information about the best oak species for your area. Doug Tallamy is Professor of Agriculture in the Department of Entomology and Wildlife Ecology at the University of Delaware. 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. Tallamy is a prolific researcher and the author of many books, including Bringing Nature Home, The Living Landscape, Nature’s Best Hope, and his latest The Nature of Oaks.

    Please note that registration will end 24 hours prior to this webinar. $15 NYBG members, $18 non-members. Register HERE

  • Thursday, August 5, 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm – Invasive Plant Species Management & Native Plant Restoration, Online

    Join The Trustees, wetland scientist Michael DeRosa and master gardener Catherine Carney-Felman, for a virtual lecture on August 5 between 6 – 7 all about invasive plant species management and native plant restoration.

    Using the foundation of works by Dr. Douglas Tallamy (Bringing Nature Home, Nature’s Best Hope, The Nature of Oaks) we will discuss the importance of identifying and managing invasive plant species in our own yards and re-establishment of native species in a collective effort to restore the caterpillar and insect populations that form the basis of our interconnected food webs. We will also discuss some invasive plant removal and management techniques and consider native plants that we can all use to form the important plant communities that can be easily incorporated in our home and neighborhood landscapes.

    Virtual lecture attendees are welcome to a complimentary tour of our wetlands gardens at Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens, date to be announced.

    Michael DeRosa is a Professional Wetland Scientist and population ecologist specializing in ecological restoration. He is a Licensed Site Professional and manages hazardous waste site evaluations, assessments, and remedial actions within the Commonwealth and a LEED Accredited Professional under the US Green Building Council. Mike incorporated DeRosa Environmental Consulting, Inc. in 1994 and has cultivated the company into a diversified group of scientists that develop ecologically based solutions to the environmental problems of the day.

    Catherine Carney-Felman, M. Ed., Master Gardener, NOFA Certification, Member of the Ipswich Conservation Commission, Board Member of the Ipswich Humane Group, Principal of Shamrock Acres Environmental Landscape Company, volunteer in charge of the nature gardens at the Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary and Ipswich River Watershed Association, writer, lecturer, and speaker on many environmental, gardening and animal subjects, unabashed tree hugger and animal rescuer.

    This lecture will be held on Zoom. Space is limited; pre-registration is required by clicking HERE.

    For more information please contact tickets@thetrustees.org