Presented
by:
David Jones
How many native species of earthworms are there in Britain, what do they eat and how do they contribute to soil processes and ecosystem health?
Drawing on his own research, David reveals some of the fascinating secrets about earthworms and their role in temperate habitats.
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Dr David Jones works at the Natural History Museum in London,
and lectures at Imperial College.
He is an entomologist specialising in rainforest insects,
UK earthworms, and soil ecology.
He has done fieldwork in 18 countries including Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Cameroon, Gabon, Madagascar, Belize and French Guiana.
He has published more than 50 research articles in scientific books and journals.
The talk should start around 8pm or just a little after.
Please do not arrive before 7:40pm as the doors may still be locked
The meeting may be available via Zoom for those members not able to come to the hall.
We had a full house this evening to hear Radio and TV gardener Matt Biggs give an amusing and interesting talk about the wonders of the botanical world. He brought along copies of his latest book of the same name which sold out (many more on order).
He showed stunning close up photos to illustrate his talk showing the ways that plants are pollinated with the help of amphibians, bats, birds, as well as insects.
Seen here Matt signing copies of his book and chatting to some of our members.
Matt signing a copy of his book for one of the audience.