Meet Doug Tallamy
Doug Tallamy has changed the conversation about gardening in America, and others around the world are listening! Through his research and many books about native plants to help the food web and environment, Tallamy explains how to bring nature home, one person at a time. He is a professor at the University of Delaware Department of Entomology and Wildlife Ecology. His presentations advocate for home gardens and landscaping that bridge the gaps between parks and preserves in providing habitats for native species. Vital are the connections between native plants to birds, insects and other pollinators to thrive for our food web. Creating his own 10 acre home habitat in Delaware, Tallamy is co-founder of Homegrown National Parks ( Home - Homegrown National Park ) where individuals can list their yards as part of a nationwide network.
More About Doug Tallamy
Doug Tallamy is an American entomologist, ecologist, and author known for his work promoting the importance of native plants in supporting biodiversity and conservation efforts. Our purpose with the Doug Tallamy event is to raise awareness about the vital role that native plants play in supporting local ecosystems and to inspire individuals, communities, and policymakers to take action to restore and conserve native habitats. Tallamy emphasizes the link between native plants, native insects, and the overall health of ecosystems, highlighting the importance of preserving biodiversity.
Tallamy advocates for transforming residential and urban landscapes by replacing non-native, ornamental plants with diverse native plants that support local wildlife, especially insects. By promoting native plant gardening, he aims to create interconnected habitats networks that can sustain pollinators, birds, and other wildlife populations. His work also emphasizes the ecological benefits of reducing the use of pesticides and creating habitat patches that support a wide range of species.
Overall, Doug Tallamy’s mission revolves around promoting the idea that individual actions can significantly impact biodiversity conservation and encouraging people to take responsibility for their local environment by cultivating native plant communities.