Oak trees with their majestic stature and canopy stand out in a forest, the same way a book about oak trees has captured the public’s attention. While many native plants are good for pollinators and wildlife, author and entomologist Douglas Tallamy shows some are truly great.

Oaks are keystone species providing many wildlife benefits above and below ground. With the help of blue jays, the ecological influence of one oak tree is dispersed for up to a mile. There are native perennials, shrubs and trees with forage and shelter resources for one, two or several species but oak trees are well stocked grocery stores and accommodating hotels for entire communities of bees, butterflies, birds and mammals.

Tallamy provides a wealth of knowledge about this mighty genus of trees in “The Nature of Oaks: The Rich Ecology of Our Most Essential Native Trees”. We are pleased to offer an evening of exploring the many wondrous things about these remarkable trees.

A Conversation about

“The Nature of Oaks” by Douglas W. Tallamy

August 7th 7:00 pm. Wheaton Public Library, 225 N. Cross St, Wheaton

Come listen, share, learn and enjoy

Copies of “The Nature of Oaks” are available at local libraries.

Drop in or register, everyone is welcome.

https://wheatonlibrary.org/event/dupage-monarch-project-book-discussion