Naturalist Book Group: The Insect Crisis
09/12/2023 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM CT
Admission
- Free
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Naturalist Book Group: The Insect Crisis
September 12 | 6:30-7:30pm | FREE | Zoom
Facilitator: Hillary Freeman - Cook County Master Gardener and a Master Naturalist
Reading can become an even richer experience when it’s a shared one. Calling all nature enthusiasts and lovers of natural history, this engaging community-building Zoom book group is tailor-made for you!
The Insect Crisis: The Fall of the Tiny Empires That Run the World
From ants bustling beneath piles of leaves to bees soaring higher than Mount Kilimanjaro, the presence of insects knows no bounds. In fact, a staggering three out of every four known animal species on our planet are insects. However, the latest findings indicate that this diverse and vibrant group of creatures is currently facing its most significant existential challenge over the course of its remarkable 400-million-year existence.
What lies behind the decline of the insect world? Does this plummet in their numbers present a threat to us? What measures can be taken to halt the loss of these miniature realms that play a crucial role?
What lies behind the decline of the insect world? Does this plummet in their numbers present a threat to us? What measures can be taken to halt the loss of these miniature realms that play a crucial role?
Master Naturalists can earn educational credit on request. Send an email to gethelp@mycche.org
Check out local book purchasing/lending options:
Looking for a local option for purchasing? Check out Drury Lane Books
Looking for a lending option? Check out Grand Marais Public
Facilitator:
Hillary Freeman is both a Master Gardener and a Master Naturalist in Cook County who has a passion for the unique environment of this area.