OLLI Winter Lecture: "Pollinators and Other Insects in ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥'s Gardens"

Date: February 3, 2023-February 3, 2023

Time: 3:00-4:30 p.m.

Location: Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center

Illustration of a trees and snow, with a faded background showing a classroom. Text reads "OLLI Winter Lecture: Derek Sikes: Pollinators and Other Insects in ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥'s Gardens".

Learn about the diverse many-legged animals that often visit gardens in ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥, both the beneficial pollinators and predators. This talk will include a brief overview of the ecological importance of insects and recent studies showing insect population declines as well as threats to pollinators and what people can do to help them.

Presenter: Derek Sikes, Curator of Insects for the University of ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ Museum and Professor of Entomology in the Department of Biology and Wildlife at University of ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ Fairbanks.

This event will take place at the Morris Thompson Cultural and Vistors Center at 101 Dunkel St.

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