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Professor of Entomology and Wildlife Ecology | Best-Selling Author | Co-Founder of Homegrown National Park | Leading Voice in Biodiversity and Conservation

Doug Tallamy Speaking Fee: $10,000 and Below

Professor of Entomology and Wildlife Ecology | Best-Selling Author | Co-Founder of Homegrown National Park | Leading Voice in Biodiversity and Conservation

Speaker Profile Thumbnail for Doug Tallamy
Speaking Fee:
$10,000 and Below

Travels From:
PHL - Philadelphia, PA

Primary Topic Category:
Environment

Secondary Topic Category:
Science (STEM / STEAM)

 

Doug Tallamy Speaker Profile: At A Glance

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 106 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 awards include recognition from The Garden Writer’s Association, Audubon, The National Wildlife Federation, Western Carolina University, The Garden Club of America, and The American Horticultural Association.

Dr. Doug Tallamy is one of the most well-known entomologists, ecologists, and conservationists who have the title of T. A. Baker Professor of Agriculture in the Department of Entomology and Wildlife Ecology at the University of Delaware. He has over 40 years of experience and has taken the lead in our understanding of the complex interplay between insects and plants in building biodiversity. He is the author of over 112 research publications and several books, including the best-selling books: "Bringing Nature Home," "The Living Landscape," and "Nature's Best Hope." Other than his academic work, Dr. Tallamy is the co-founder of the Homegrown National Park initiative – a grassroots movement whose aim is to convert private yards and public lands-municipal parks, corporate office parks, roadsides, medians, green roofs, and other connecting corridors – into homegrown national parks. The program's goal is to bring back 20 million acres across the country and emphasize one's role in conserving biodiversity.Dr. Tallamy has an engaging, accessible speaking style has positioned him as a sought-after keynote speaker at conferences and events across the country. His presentations underscore scientific credibility with an intense passion for conservation, challenging his listeners to take action where they live. He has received numerous awards for his work from such venerable bodies across the country as The Garden Writer's Association, Audubon, and The National Wildlife Federation. Dr. Tallamy wields his writing and speaking voice to bring awareness to sustainability efforts supporting native wildlife and plant species. His vision for a more ecologically balanced world allows each person to play an essential role in creating opportunities for environmental stewardship and biodiversity.
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