Homegrown National Park with Dr. Douglas W. Tallamy Presented by the City of Newburyport Resiliency Committee A reception will be held prior to the talk, with a book signing to follow. Doors open at 6:30PM The talk will begin at 7:00 PM Open Seating About the Talk Dr. Tallamy will introduce his visionary concept of "Homegrown National Park," a national movement to restore biodiversity by transforming our yards, communities, and surrounding lands. He explains why our current parks and preserves alone cannot sustain the ecosystems on which we depend. His practical approach invites everyone to participate in conservation by reducing lawn space, planting native species, and removing invasives. Dr. Tallamy's goal is to restore 20 million acres with native plants—equivalent to half of America's current lawn space—to create healthy ecological networks that can withstand environmental challenges. About the Speaker Dr. Douglas W. Tallamy is a distinguished professor in the Department of Entomology and Wildlife Ecology at the University of Delaware. A leading voice in conservation and sustainable gardening, he is the author of several acclaimed books including the New York Times bestsellers "Bringing Nature Home," "The Living Landscape," and "Nature's Best Hope." Dr. Tallamy founded the Homegrown National Park initiative to promote native plant propagation and biodiversity restoration. His research demonstrates how native plants support local wildlife—his own backyard oak tree hosts over 240 species of caterpillars. Dr. Tallamy combines scientific expertise with engaging, accessible presentations that inspire audiences to take practical action for environmental conservation. This screening is made possible through funding from the City of Newburyport Resiliency Committee, via a grant from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs' Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) Program.