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Spiders in Our Gardens (Online Lecture)

About this event

When thinking of "garden animals," spiders are often overlooked and misunderstood, but these ancient, diverse, and wonderfully weird animals have a lot to teach us. Join spider scientist Dr. Sebastian Echeverri as he shares the incredible superpowers, dramatic lives, and unexpected beauty of the many amazing spiders in gardens both local and across the world. Learn about the ecological connections between spiders and plants and how to observe and interact with these animals through a variety of comfort levels. There will also be a brief Q&A session, so bring questions about spiders, arachnids, and other arthropods!

Intended audience: Adult All Levels: Suitable for all learners, this program will provide a variety of content. Program providers will answer both introductory and more advanced questions.

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    Dr. Sebastian Echeverri Arachnologist and Educator

    Dr. Sebastian Echeverri is your friendly neighborhood spider scientist, educator, and wildlife photographer. He completed his PhD in 2020 at the University of Pittsburgh, where he researched why and how jumping spiders get their audience's attention when performing their spectacular courtship dances. His mission is to make science (and spiders!) accessible and fun for everyone.

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    Grace Anderson (she/her) Education Specialist - Science Educator @ United States Botanic Garden

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