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SUMMARY:The Stories\, Science\, and History of Trees with Smithsonian
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DESCRIPTION:Smithsonian Horticulturalist Matthew Fleming guides us through
  the secret world of trees as revealed in the beautiful and absorbing guid
 e to the giants of the plant world—"The Tree Book.".\nhttps://ediso
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X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<p><strong>**Questions for the speaker can be
  submitted on the Registration page.**</strong></p>\n<p>Join us as Smithso
 nian Horticulturalist Matthew Fleming guides us through the secret world o
 f trees as is revealed in the beautiful and absorbing guide to the giants 
 of the plant world&mdash\;<em>The Tree Book: The Stories\, Science\, and H
 istory of Trees</em>.</p>\n<p>Trees occur naturally throughout the world a
 nd have been a part of human history for almost as long as humans have exi
 sted. Used for shelter\, tools\, fuel\, and food\, they also help supply t
 he atmosphere with oxygen and form astonishingly diverse ecosystems\, as w
 ell as some of the world&rsquo\;s most beautiful landscapes. Now the intri
 cate world of leafy woodlands and abundant rainforests is revealed in this
  extensive visual guide to trees\, exploring their key scientific traits a
 nd their ecological importance\, as well as their enduring significance in
  human history and culture. From ancient oaks and great redwoods to lush b
 anyans and imposing kapoks\,&nbsp\;The Tree Book&nbsp\;reveals the anatomy
 \, behaviors\, and beauty of these incredible plants and habitats in detai
 l.&nbsp\;</p>\n<p>Combining natural history and a scientific overview with
  a wider look at the history\, uses\, symbolism\, and mythology of trees\,
  this book is a new kind of guide to these fascinating organisms. Register
  today to learn more about the beautiful world of trees!</p>\n<p><strong>A
 bout the Presenter:</strong></p>\n<p>Matthew Fleming has been a horticultu
 rist at the Smithsonian Gardens Greenhouse Facility in Suitland\, Maryland
  since 2010. In addition to serving as a supervisory horticulturist\, he m
 anages three greenhouses with nearly a thousand tropical specimens that ar
 e displayed throughout the many Smithsonian gardens and landscapes along t
 he National Mall during the warmer months. He has given talks on a wide va
 riety of plant-related topics at the Smithsonian ranging from indoor pests
  to overwintering tropical plants. Prior to coming to the Smithsonian\, Ma
 tt was a purchasing agent and garden center assistant manager for a full-s
 ervice landscaping firm.&nbsp\; He received his Bachelor of Science degree
  from Penn State University&rsquo\;s College of Agricultural Sciences wher
 e he studied Horticulture and Landscape Contracting.&nbsp\;</p>\nhttps://e
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