Nat Talk: Bringing Nature Back into Cities

What wildlife would you bring back into your city? Do native insects actually prefer native plants in urban environments? How can we demonstrate the benefits of entwining nature with our cities? Urban ecology explores these questions and more.

To help answer these and other related issues, Dr. Luis Mata of the School of Ecosystem and Forest Sciences at the University of Melbourne will introduce some key concepts and ideas behind urban ecology. He'll also share the latest findings from a series of urban ecology research projects conducted with his colleagues. In one example, you'll be introduced to his favorite Australian insect—the blue-banded bee—and learn how this group of researchers has been working closely with local governments and community groups to bring back the charismatic bee into Melbourne greenspaces.

Note: you do not need to purchase tickets and do not need a Zoom account to attend the talk. Please consider supporting The Nat by selecting the $12 suggested ticket price at checkout.

Date(s)
Age/Grade Level
Grades 9-12
Undergraduate
Graduate
Adult
Cost Range
Less than $25
Time of Day
Evening
Online/Hybrid
Opportunity type
Online
Area of Interest
Biology / LifeSciences
Earth Science/Ecology
General Science
Financial Support or Scholarship Available?
Yes
NGSS Aligned?
No
Location Address:
1788 El Prado, Balboa Park, San Diego, California, 92101
Contact Name:
Rosie Bell
Email:
rbell@sdnhm.org
Telephone:

Nat Talk: Bringing Nature Back into Cities

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