Delaware Botanic Gardens welcomes Doug Tallamy on October 23

Dagsboro, Del. — The Delaware Botanic Gardens will host its first lecture in the newly constructed Annette Pennoni Garden Pavilion on Wednesday, October 23, at 5:00 PM.

Renowned entomologist and New York Times bestselling author Doug Tallamy will present a talk on 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. A Q&A session will follow the lecture, and light refreshments will be provided.

“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 bio-diversity with our community.” Stephen Pryce Lea, Deputy Executive Director of Horticulture, Delaware Botanic Gardens.

As a special bonus, 30 early ticket purchasers will be randomly selected for an exclusive “walk & talk” with Doug Tallamy and DBG’s Deputy Executive Director of Horticulture, Stephen Pryce-Lea. Eligible tickets must be purchased by September 30 at 6:00 PM; winners will be contacted shortly after.