Pollinators, Predators, and Pests: How Insects Shape Our Gardens and Forests

FREE but please register for this program. Learn about the fascinating world of insect-plant interactions that drive the biodiversity of our landscapes. Dr. Shawn T. Dash will lead you to a deeper understanding and appreciation for the complex natural world right in our own backyards. Dr. Dash will take you on a tour of the fascinating world of insect-plant interactions from the intricate dance of co-evolution between butterflies and milkweeds to the protective alliances between ants and acacias, this program reveals how insects play essential roles as pollinators, predators, pests, and partners. Through captivating examples—including wasps, carnivorous plants, and more—he will uncover how these relationships form the backbone of thriving ecosystems. Shawn T. Dash PhD. is an Associate Professor, Department of Biological Sciences Hampton University FREE but please register online. For announcements of the Garden’s Learn and Grow programs, add yourself to the eNews list: https://bit.ly/wbgprogram