Renowned naturalist and writer Whit Gibbon s is the author or editor of 25 books on herpetology and ecology. He is Pr ofessor Emeritus of Ecology\, University of Georgia\, and former Head of t he Environmental Outreach and Education program at the Savannah River Ecol ogy Laboratory (SREL).
\nIn his most recent book Salleyland: Wildlif e Adventures in Swamps\, Sandhills\, and Forests\, Gibbons relays his expe riences turning a tract of abandoned farmland where the South Carolina pie dmont meets the coastal plain into his family&rsquo\;s personal outdoor le arning laboratory.
\nInspired by nature&rsquo\;s power to excite\, e ducate\, and provide a sense of place in the world\, Gibbons invites reade rs to learn about their surrounding environments by describing his latest adventures and sharing expert advice for exploring the world in which we l ive. Peppered throughout with colorful personal anecdotes and told with Gi bbons&rsquo\;s affable style and wit\, \;Salleyland is more than a per sonal memoir or a record of place. Rather\, it is an exercise in learning about a patch of nature\, thereby reminding us to open our eyes to the com plexity and wonder of the natural world.
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\nJoin the author for a discussion of Salleyland\, featuring live specimens of reptil es and amphibians native to Alabama\, practical advice for embracing your inner scientist\, and a guided indoor exercise in nature journaling. Copie s of Salleyland will be available for purchase\, and Gibbons will sign books after the presentation.
\nFor more information\, contact Sara at 205-445-1115 or shardy@oneallibrary.org.
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