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SUMMARY:Lecture: When Trees Testify: Living With and Learning From Trees
DESCRIPTION:Co-Sponsored with: \n \nJoin us for a compelling talk with biologist and author Beronda L. Montgomery as she discusses her new book\, When Trees Testify: Science\, Wisdom\, History and America’s Black Botanical Legacy. Drawing from science\, ecology\, and lived experience\, Montgomery invites us to reconsider trees not simply as background elements of the landscape\, but as dynamic\, communicative beings that offer insight into resilience\, interdependence\, and adaptation. \nIn this thoughtful presentation\, she explores how trees “testify” through their growth patterns\, responses to stress\, and relationships with surrounding ecosystems—revealing lessons that extend beyond the natural world into how we understand community\, care\, and survival. Blending scientific research with reflective storytelling\, Montgomery encourages audiences to slow down\, observe more deeply\, and reconsider what it means to learn from the living world. \nA reception with the opportunity to purchase When Trees Testify: Science\, Wisdom\, History and America’s Black Botanical Legacy and book signing will follow the lecture. \nJoin us before the event for an in-person tour of Scott Arboretum & Gardens. \nIn-person Waitlist \nIn-person registration is SOLD OUT. Join the In-person waitlist to be notified by Friday\, October 13 if a spot becomes available. If you do not hear from us by October 13\, you will automatically be sent the recording following the lecture. You do not need to register for the recording.\nAccess to the Recording \nProgram Details \n\nDue to limited seating\, only in-person registrants can attend the live event. \nThere will be no live stream available\, but those registered will receive access to the recording.\nRegistration is free.\nEmail us if you have accessibility needs for this program.\nFor more information\, review our program and event policies or call the Scott office at 610-328-8025\n\nAbout the Presenter \nBeronda L. Montgomery\, PhD\, is a writer\, science communicator\, and professor. Her research group investigates how photosynthetic organisms adapt to changes in their external environment. Her scholarship extends beyond biology and into studying mentorship and faculty development to develop evidence-based strategies to foster equity and inclusion in academia. In 2020\, Montgomery was one of the co-founders and co-organizers of the first Black Botanists Week. A Fellow of the American Academy of Microbiology\, she was named one of Cell’s 100 Inspiring Black Scientists in America.
URL:https://www.scottarboretum.org/calendar/lecture-when-trees-testify-living-with-and-learning-from-trees/
LOCATION:Chang Hou Hall\, 500 College Ave.\, Swarthmore\, PA\, 19081\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-person Event,Lectures,Virtual Events
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SUMMARY:Walkovic and Schumacher Memorial Lecture: The Gravel Garden: Visionary\, Drought-Defying\, Naturalistic Designs
DESCRIPTION:Co-sponsored with:  \n \nJoin Jeff Epping as he delves into his new book\, co-authored with award-winning garden writer Teresa Woodard\, exploring the art of gravel gardening. This naturalistic movement offers beauty\, resilience\, and a promising future for ecological landscaping. The book features 20 stunningly photographed gardens by Bob Stefko\, showcasing locations in the US and Europe\, including Jeff’s own gravel garden in Madison\, Wisconsin.  He will share his insights and those of leading naturalistic designers\, as well as practical techniques for various scales and applications\, from intimate home settings to small and larger public and commercial spaces. If you want to create more beauty with less work\, provide a haven for pollinators and other animals\, or simply garden in a way that’s kinder to the earth\, I invite you to explore the possibilities of gravel gardening with Jeff.  \nJeff’s new book\, published by Timber Press\, entitled The Gravel Garden: Visionary\, Drought-Defying\, Naturalistic Designs\, was released this last spring and is available now from your favorite bookseller. \nJoin us before the event for an in-person tour of Scott Arboretum & Gardens. A reception with the opportunity to mingle with the speaker will follow the lecture.  \nIn-person Registration \nAccess to the Recording \nProgram Details \n\nAll registrations include access to the recording. \nIn-person registration is limited to 190. Due to limited seating\, virtual participants cannot attend in person. \nVirtual registrants will be able to view the recording shortly after the presentation concludes and can ask the speaker questions by emailing scott@swarthmore.edu in advance.\nRegistration is free\, but required to receive the presentation recording link.\nEmail us if you have accessibility needs for this program.\nFor more information\, review our program and event policies or call the Scott office at 610-328-8025.\n\n\nAbout the Presenter:\nJeff Epping’s passion for plants and gardening is reflected in his 35-year career as an award-winning horticulturist and garden designer. During his 28 years as director of horticulture at Olbrich Botanical Gardens\, he transformed a lawn-laden landscape into a nationally acclaimed public garden\, known for its artistic and innovative\, plant-driven designs and ecologically sound gardening techniques. Alongside that role\, he also ran his own design and consulting business for 25 years and continues to do so today. Epping Design & Consulting specializes in eco-conscious gardening guidance and designs for projects ranging from small private gardens to large public landscapes and expansive business campuses.  \nJeff shares his expertise through classes\, workshops\, tours\, and lectures. His insightful writing has been featured in leading gardening publications like Fine Gardening\, Martha Stewart Living and Better Homes and Gardens\, and his work has been recognized by The New York Times and The Washington Post\, among others. Beyond print\, he’s also contributed to radio\, television\, online videos\, and podcasts. He has received prestigious awards from both the American Public Gardens Association and the Perennial Plant Association\, honoring his significant contributions to horticulture.
URL:https://www.scottarboretum.org/calendar/walkovic-and-schumacher-memorial-lecture-the-gravel-garden-visionary-drought-defying-naturalistic-designs/
LOCATION:Science Center 101\, 500 College Ave.\, Swarthmore\, PA\, 19081\, United States
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