Insects: The Little Things that Run the World

Start Date

01/19/2019

End Date

01/19/2019

Description

Insect populations have declined 45% globally since 1974. The most alarming part of this statistic is that we don’t seem to care, despite the fact that a world without insects is a world without humans! So how do we build beautiful landscapes that support the pollinators, herbivores, detritivores, predators, and parasitoids that run the ecosystems we depend on? Dr. Tallamy will remind us of the many essential roles insects play and describe the simple changes we must make in our landscapes and our attitudes to keep insects on the ground, in the air, and yes, on our plants.

Location

Hockessin, DE

Distance Learning

Course Equivalency

Subjects

Horticulture / Plants

Health, Safety and Welfare

Yes

Hours

1.0

Learning Outcomes

1. Learn how to create landscapes that support pollinators, herbivores, and predators.
2. Learn the essential roles insects play in the environment.
3. Learn how to make simple changes to your landscape that will have a big impact on keeping insects around.

Instructors

Doug Tallamy, PhD

Course Codes

GAR825

Provider

Mt. Cuba Center

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