Join Natural Habitat Evanston at Rotary International's 3rd Fl. Auditorium with Doug Tallamy, University of Delaware, TA Baker Professor of Agriculture and Natural Resources.

A recent UN report predicts that as many as one million species will disappear from planet earth because of human activities. Many of these are insects and nearly all species at risk rely on insects.  Insects have already declined 45% since 1974.The most alarming part of this statistic is that we don’t seem to care, despite the fact that a world without insects is a world without humans! So how do we create beautiful landscapes brimming with life; landscapes that support the pollinators, herbivores, detritivores, predators and parasitoids that run the ecosystems we depend on? Tallamy will remind us of the many essential roles insects play, and describe the simple changes we must make in our landscapes and our attitudes to keep insects on the ground, in the air and yes, on our plants.

Come for the talk, and stay for the holiday party! After Professor Tallamy's talk, a panel of local experts will continue to discuss the issues he raises, how Natural Habitat Evanston can best address the challenges, and how you can be engaged or support the effort. Modest food and drink will be offered. Only Professor Tallamy's talk will be on zoom and recorded.  The panel discussion will be informal and in-person at the Rotary International Center auditorium. (Ends by 9pm)