Botanic gardens to host biodiversity expert Doug Tallamy Oct. 23

The Delaware Botanic Gardens will host renowned entomologist and author Doug Tallamy for a program at 5 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 23, in the newly constructed Annette Pennoni Garden Pavilion, 30220 Piney Neck Road, Dagsboro.

Discussing his newest book, “How Can I Help: Saving Nature with Your Yard,” Tallamy will share practical ways to support biodiversity and conservation at home through planting native species, leaving fallen leaves for wildlife and other nature-friendly practices.

“We all admire seasonal flowers, but Doug Tallamy helps us embrace the deeper story — how each plant, leaf and wild corner of our gardens sustains life. I’m thrilled to welcome Doug to be the first guest speaker in our new pavilion. Join us as we share this important conversation of biodiversity with our community,” said Stephen Pryce Lea, Delaware Botanic Gardens deputy executive director of horticulture.

To learn more, go to delawaregardens.org.