
Distinguished Lecture Series: Doug Tallamy
Doug Tallamy, entomologist and author of Bringing Nature Home, Nature’s Best Hope, and How Can I Help? was our first speaker in the Distinguished Lecture Series in 2025.
A school visit, guest dinner, and a full event featuring a book signing and original artwork created for the event by Solstice Handmade rounded out the day.










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Doug is a renowned entomologist, ecologist, and speaker who has given thousands of talks on the vital role native plants play in sustaining wildlife. As the T.A. Baker Professor of Agriculture at the University of Delaware, he has spent over 40 years studying how insects and plants shape healthy ecosystems. His bestselling books, including Nature’s Best Hope and The Nature of Oaks, have inspired a movement to restore biodiversity at home. Recognized by Audubon, The National Wildlife Federation, and The Garden Club of America, Tallamy is a leading voice in conservation.
Learn more about our Distinguished Lecture Series, generously supported by the Lyndhurst Foundation.