Today’s Plant Explorer

Saturday, February 2, 2019 – 5:30pm

February Lecture Series
Join us for the February Lecture series at The Kampong!
When: Saturday, February 2nd at 5:30 pm 
Where: The Kampong, 4013 S. Douglas Road, Coconut Grove, FL 33133

Lecture Series: Dr. Michael S. Dosmann
Join us on February 2nd, 2019 for our monthly lecture series with 2019 recipient of the David Fairchild Medal for Plant Exploration, Dr. Michael S. Dosmann, Keeper of the Living Collections at the Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University.

Lecture Topic: Today’s Plant Explorer: Learning from the past to secure a better future.
Photo: Anthony Aiello
Bio: Dr. Michael S. Dosmann
Dr. Michael S. Dosmann is the Keeper of the Living Collections at The Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University and oversees a world class collection of temperate woody species comprised of some 15,000 accessioned plants. He has conducted field work and led plant collecting expeditions in the Ozark Mountains of Arkansas, Sichuan Province, China, Saitama, Japan, and elsewhere. In addition to his botanical research, Dr. Dosmann is committed to advancing plant exploration through the study and refinement of collection strategies, tactics, and protocols. Dr. Dosmann is also an enthusiastic advocate of ordinary people exploring plants within their own surroundings. 

The event will begin at 5:30 pm with wine and light bites. The lecture will begin promptly at 6:00 pm. 

Admission is always complimentary for members and $10 donations are suggested for guests. This is also a great opportunity to become a Kampong member, if you are not already, and become part of the NTBG family. 

You may purchase a membership by calling 305-442-7169 ext. 100 or by going to https://ntbg.org/support/membership

Space is limited. Please RSVP at 305-442-7169, Holly ext. 100 or Arlene ext. 103.