BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//sebbo.net//ical-generator//EN NAME:Dedham Public Library X-WR-CALNAME:Dedham Public Library BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ffc6dc1f-f400-4cbe-aa74-08bb494516e6 SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20260722T045436Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250408T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250408T150000 SUMMARY:The Stories\, Science\, and History of Trees Watch Party LOCATION:Main Library\nMain Library X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Main Library;X-APPLE-RADIU S=10;X-TITLE=Main Library:geo:42.2478633,-71.1761824 GEO:42.2478633;-71.1761824 DESCRIPTION:Come join us for a livestream watch party of "The Stories\, Sc ience\, and History of Trees with Smithsonian Gardens Greenhouse Horticult uralist Matthew Fleming" to enter to win a free copy of the book!.\nhttps: //dedhamlibrary.libnet.info/event/13304551 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Join us as Smithsonian Horticulturalist Ma tthew Fleming\, guides us through the secret world of trees as is revealed in the beautiful and absorbing guide to the giants of the plant world&mda sh\;The Tree Book: The Stories\, Science\, and History of Trees.< /p>\n

Trees occur naturally throughout the world and have been a part of human history for almost as long as humans have existed. Used for shelter \, tools\, fuel\, and food\, they also help supply the atmosphere with oxy gen and form astonishingly diverse ecosystems\, as well as some of the wor ld&rsquo\;s most beautiful landscapes. Now the intricate world of leafy wo odlands and abundant rainforests is revealed in this extensive visual guid e to trees\, exploring their key scientific traits and their ecological im portance\, as well as their enduring significance in human history and cul ture. From ancient oaks and great redwoods to lush banyans and imposing ka poks\, \;The Tree 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 to these fascinating organisms. Register today to lea rn more about the beautiful world of trees!

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About the Pres enter: \;Matthew Fleming has been a horticulturist at the Smi thsonian Gardens Greenhouse Facility in Suitland\, Maryland since 2010. In addition to serving as a supervisory horticulturist\, he manages three gr eenhouses with nearly a thousand tropical specimens that are displayed thr oughout the many Smithsonian gardens and landscapes along the National Mal l during the warmer months. He has given talks on a wide variety of plant- related topics at the Smithsonian ranging from indoor pests to overwinteri ng tropical plants. \; Prior to coming to the Smithsonian\, Matt was a purchasing agent and garden center assistant manager for a full-service l andscaping firm. \; He received his Bachelor of Science degree from Pe nn State University&rsquo\;s College of Agricultural Sciences where he stu died Horticulture and Landscape Contracting. \;

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Prefer to li sten to this talk from the comfort of your own home? Register to watch the talk here!

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For adults. Registration encouraged. Snack s served. Please email \;Annabelle at aho.ddm@minlib.net \;with questions.

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