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South Notts Group Talk: Gardens For Us and Them with Ian Bedford
Learn all about the easy things you can do in your back garden to give nature a helping hand and connect our natural spaces together in this highly informative talk by entomologist Ian Bedford!
About the event
Despite many worrying facts about Global Warming and Climate Change affecting ecosystems and biodiversity, almost 35% of Britain's land mass is being protected from development within National Parks and Nature Reserves. Many projects are also underway to try and connect these protected areas so that their wildlife doesn't suffer through geographic isolation. Home gardens can all become valuable stepping stones for our wildlife in the quest to connect the natural reserves. This talk explains some of the very easy things we can all do to help achieve this, for us and the future generations of not only our population but also those of Britain's wildlife.
Ian has been fascinated by insects and other invertebrates for most of his life. Starting out as an amateur entomologist, studying and conserving butterflies on the South Downs, he went on to become a professional entomologist, undertaking plant research at the John Innes Centre where he became Head of Entomology. Since retiring, he continues to share his knowledge and passion for the subject through public engagement and regular media appearances.
This talk is organised by the South Notts Local Group of Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust.
About the event
Despite many worrying facts about Global Warming and Climate Change affecting ecosystems and biodiversity, almost 35% of Britain's land mass is being protected from development within National Parks and Nature Reserves. Many projects are also underway to try and connect these protected areas so that their wildlife doesn't suffer through geographic isolation. Home gardens can all become valuable stepping stones for our wildlife in the quest to connect the natural reserves. This talk explains some of the very easy things we can all do to help achieve this, for us and the future generations of not only our population but also those of Britain's wildlife.
Ian has been fascinated by insects and other invertebrates for most of his life. Starting out as an amateur entomologist, studying and conserving butterflies on the South Downs, he went on to become a professional entomologist, undertaking plant research at the John Innes Centre where he became Head of Entomology. Since retiring, he continues to share his knowledge and passion for the subject through public engagement and regular media appearances.
This talk is organised by the South Notts Local Group of Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust.
7.00pm - 8.30pm £4
Talk delivered via Zoom Nottinghamshire NG1 1EA
Thu 9 Jan 2025