Douglas Tallamy Presents: Homegrown National Park 

Nature Connection 2026

Dr. Douglas Tallamy

March 21, 2026

Dr. Douglas Tallamy, an entomologist, is much more than an insect expert.  He is professor of Entomology and Wildlife Ecology at The University of Delaware. He is a nationwide spokesperson promoting the use of native (local) plants instead of exotic species from other geographic areas thereby fighting invasive species which can displace local ecosystems. His presentation is entitled “Homegrown National Park”.

If everyone planted part of their yard with native plants, this area of millions of yards would be bigger than our National Parks! Doug’s big idea is to plant local species of flowers, bushes, and trees, which will attract and feed local insects, which will then nourish local caterpillars, bees, moths, butterflies, and birds as part of local natural ecosystems.

ThePprogram begins at 8:00 a.m. at the Captain Anderson Event Center.  

8am – Plant Fair (ends at 11:30am)

9am – “Meet and Greet” Doug Tallamy, coffee and refreshments

9:40am – Student Acorn Planting Session with Dr. Tallamy

10am – Main Event: “Homegrown National Park” presentation by Doug Tallamy

11am – Audience Q&A w/ Doug Tallamy

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