Carolina Mantis. Photo by Heather Russell

Please join us Monday, October 6th at 6:30 PM at Kathleen Clay Edwards Family Branch Library for an interesting and informative evening all about insects!

Program Description: Insects are everywhere, in our home, our yards, and the ecosystems around us. They play vital roles in the environment, including decomposition of waste, control of plants, and serving as food for other animals. Yet, most species of insects are on the decline globally. In this talk, we will discuss how insects shape our environment for the good and bad, our current understanding of why they are on the decline, and what you can do to help.

Speaker Bio: Dr. Kimberly Komatsu is a community ecologist at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Kim’s research focuses on the effects of human-caused threats such as species loss, climate change, and pollution on plant, insect, and microbial biodiversity, with research sites spanning the grasslands of the United States. Kim strives to incorporate collaborations with land managers and decision makers in her research from project inception, with the goal of developing science-driven solutions to environmental challenges.

The program is free and open to all but registration is required.

Photo of speaker Kim Komatsu courtesy of Kim Komatsu.