Reptiles and Amphibians Subject of Free Lecture
ATLANTA - Snakes, turtles and salamanders, oh my! Those Georgia creatures will be the subject of a free lecture at the Atlanta Botanical Garden on Wednesday, October 14.
In “Reptiles and Amphibians: Georgia’s Hidden Biodiversity,” expert Whit Gibbons will explore the rich biodiversity of Georgia’s wetlands and uplands, fields and streams, using live specimens, including snakes, turtles, frogs and salamanders.
Dedicated to ecological research and environmental awareness, Gibbons is professor emeritus of ecology at the University of Georgia and head of the Environmental Outreach and Education program at the Savannah River Ecology Laboratory. He is the author or editor of 12 books on herpetology and ecology, and has published more than 250 articles in scientific journals.
The Calhoun Lecture, which begins at 7:30 p.m., is made possible by the family of Marion Peel Calhoun. Admission is free, and no registration is required.
The mission of the Atlanta Botanical Garden is to develop and maintain plant collections for display, education, research, conservation and enjoyment. The Garden is located at 1345 Piedmont Ave. NE in Midtown, between 14th Street and Monroe Drive. The Garden is open from 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday (till 10 p.m. Thursdays). Admission is $15 adults, $12 seniors and children 3-17, free to children under three and Garden members. For more information visit atlantabotanicalgarden.org or phone 404-876-5859.
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