WESTMINSTER WEST-The Nature Museum in Grafton presents "Pollinators, Plants, and People," an evening featuring Robert Michael Pyle, the founder of the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation. The event will take place on Sunday, July 21, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Westminster West Church. This event is co-sponsored by the Vermont Biodiversity Alliance, the Living Earth Action Group, and the Bonnyvale Environmental Education Center, organizations committed to promoting environmental awareness and conservation practices in our community.
Pyle is an author, teacher, poet, and naturalist, known for his work in butterfly ecology and conservation. He is the author of numerous books, including the National Audubon Society Field Guide to Butterflies (first edition). "His profound insights into the interconnectedness of plant-insect-bird co-evolution and its implications for human stewardship of the environment make this event a must-attend for anyone interested in conservation and biodiversity," say organizers in a news release.
"Pyle's visit comes at an exciting time for The Nature Museum as we restore our nearby wetland to improve habitat for pollinators and many other species," Nikolas Katrick, executive director of the Museum, said in a news release. "We're excited to host him in Vermont, share our community with him, and hear his stories and poetry."
At the presentation, Pyle will share his insights drawn from decades of research and activism. Attendees will learn how even small acts of stewardship can have a profound impact on local ecology and contribute to the broader health of the planet.
Admission to the event is by donation, with a free option available, and registration is requested due to limited seating. To register and secure a place, go to nature-museum.org.
The next evening, Monday, July 22, at 6:30 p.m. at Village Square Booksellers in Bellows Falls, Pyle will give a poetry reading reflecting on the presence of nature in our lives.
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