Please note: The Bexley Public Library will close today, April 2nd, at 3:30pm due to the impending inclement weather.
Doug Tallamy inspired Love Your Alley. Join us for this dynamic talk to learn simple steps that each of us can- and must- take to reverse declining biodiversity, and why we are nature's best hope. .
Dr. Doug Tallamy is the inspiration for Love Your Alley. He created Homegrown National Park: a grassroots call-to-action to regenerate biodiversity throughout the country. We invite you to this inspiring, dynamic talk to learn simple steps that each of us can- and must- take to reverse declining biodiversity. Dr Tallamy will explain why we, ourselves, are nature’s best hope.
Dr. Tallamy will be virtual, but there will be an in person discussion moderated by Bexley Mayor, Ben Kessler, in the Bexley Public Library auditorium. Join us in person or on Zoom for this fascinating lecture and discussion.
This program is in partnership with Green Bexley's Love Your Alley program, and generously funded by the Bexley Community Foundation.
Speaker Bio
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 111 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 Home, The Living Landscape, co-authored with Rick Darke, Nature's Best Hope, a New York Times Best Seller, The Nature of Oaks, winner of the American Horticultural Society’s 2022 book award. In 2021 he co-founded Homegrown National Park with Michelle Alfandari. His awards include recognition from The Garden Writer’s Association, Audubon, The National Wildlife Federation, Allegheny College, Ecoforesters, The Garden Club of America and The American Horticultural Association.
AGE GROUP: | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math | Life Skills, Finance, and Health | Civics, Current Events, and History |
Bexley Public Library was founded in 1924 and first housed in Bexley High School, now Montrose Elementary School. The present building opened in 1929 and was designed by architects O.C. Miller and R.R. Reeves who drew upon French and Italian architecture from the 17th century for the design.
The library is located at 2411 East Main Street, at the intersection of East Main Street and Cassady Avenue. Parking is available in our parking lot on Euclaire Avenue and in front of the library on Main Street. Main Street is a No Parking Tow Zone from 4:00-6:00 p.m. weekdays.
