BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//sebbo.net//ical-generator//EN NAME:New Orleans Public Library X-WR-CALNAME:New Orleans Public Library BEGIN:VEVENT UID:df07e290-be1a-4277-b09c-cc60cbfbf1d1 SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20260905T085227Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250408T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250408T140000 SUMMARY:Virtual Author Talk: Matthew Fleming LOCATION:Virtual Events\nVirtual Events X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Virtual Events;X-APPLE-RAD IUS=10;X-TITLE=Virtual Events:geo:29.9544733,-90.0756623 GEO:29.9544733;-90.0756623 DESCRIPTION:In an online talk\, Smithsonian horticulturalist Matthew Flem ing discusses "The Tree Book: The Stories\, Science\, and History of Trees ." Register to receive the link to join and submit questions..\nhttps://ne worleans.libnet.info/event/12981756 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Smithsonian horticulturalist Matthew Flemi ng guides us through the secret world of trees in \;The Tree Book: The Stories\, Science\, and History of Trees.

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Trees occur na turally throughout the world and have been a part of human history for alm ost as long as humans have existed. Used for shelter\, tools\, fuel\, and food\, they also help supply the atmosphere with oxygen and form astonishi ngly diverse ecosystems\, as well as some of the world&rsquo\;s most beaut iful landscapes. Now the intricate world of leafy woodlands and abundant r ainforests is revealed in this 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 oak s and great redwoods to lush banyans and imposing kapoks\, \;The T ree Book \;reveals the anatomy\, behaviors\, and beauty of these incredible plants and habitats in detail. \;

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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 t o these fascinating organisms. \;

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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. \; Prior to coming to the Smithsonian\, Matt was a purchasing agent and garden center assistant mana ger for a full-service landscaping firm. He received his Bachelor of Scien ce degree from Penn State University&rsquo\;s College of Agricultural Scie nces where he studied Horticulture and Landscape Contracting. \;

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