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SUMMARY:Virtual Author Talk: The Stories\, Science\, and History of Trees
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DESCRIPTION:Join us as Smithsonian Horticulturalist Matthew Fleming\, guid
 es us through the secret world of trees as is revealed in the beautiful an
 d absorbing guide to the giants of the plant world— "The Tree Book:
  The Stories\, Science\, and History of Trees.".\nhttps://indianapolis.lib
 net.info/event/12768040
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<p>Trees occur naturally throughout the world
  and have been a part of human history for almost as long as humans have e
 xisted. Used for shelter\, tools\, fuel\, and food\, they also help supply
  the atmosphere with oxygen and form astonishingly diverse ecosystems\, as
  well as some of the world&rsquo\;s most beautiful landscapes. Now the int
 ricate world of leafy woodlands and abundant rainforests is revealed in th
 is extensive visual guide to trees\, exploring their key scientific traits
  and their ecological importance\, as well as their enduring significance 
 in human history and culture. From ancient oaks and great redwoods to lush
  banyans and imposing kapoks\,&nbsp\;The Tree Book&nbsp\;reveals the anato
 my\, behaviors\, and beauty of these incredible plants and habitats in det
 ail.&nbsp\;</p>\n<p>Combining natural history and a scientific overview wi
 th a wider look at the history\, uses\, symbolism\, and mythology of trees
 \, this book is a new kind of guide to these fascinating organisms. Regist
 er today to learn more about the beautiful world of trees!</p>\n<p><strong
 >About the Presenter:&nbsp\;</strong></p>\n<p>Matthew Fleming has been a h
 orticulturist at the Smithsonian Gardens Greenhouse Facility in Suitland\,
  Maryland since 2010. In addition to serving as a supervisory horticulturi
 st\, he manages three greenhouses with nearly a thousand tropical specimen
 s that are displayed throughout the many Smithsonian gardens and landscape
 s along the National Mall during the warmer months. He has given talks on 
 a wide variety of plant-related topics at the Smithsonian ranging from ind
 oor pests to overwintering tropical plants.&nbsp\; Prior to coming to the 
 Smithsonian\, Matt was a purchasing agent and garden center assistant mana
 ger for a full-service landscaping firm.&nbsp\; He received his Bachelor o
 f Science degree from Penn State University&rsquo\;s College of Agricultur
 al Sciences where he studied Horticulture and Landscape Contracting.&nbsp\
 ;</p>\n<p><strong>Disclaimer:&nbsp\;</strong></p>\n<p>The views expressed 
 by presenters are their own and their appearance in a program does not imp
 ly an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Reference to any s
 pecific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommenda
 tion by The Indianapolis Public Library.</p>\nhttps://indianapolis.libnet.
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