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Free Speaker Event at Trees Atlanta: The Power of Trees And How They Can Help Save the World

Please join us on Thursday, February 20 at 6:00pm as we welcome Jim Robbins, a science writer for the New York Times and author of the acclaimed The Man Who Planted Trees for his talk entitled: The Power of Trees And How They Can Help Save the World.  Jim is the first Trees Atlanta Georgia Arbor Day Speaker, which has been made possible thanks to the City of Atlanta.

Register for this FREE event today: http://treesatlanta.givezooks.com/events/trees-atlanta-arbor-day-speaker-event-with-jim-robbins

You will be able to purchase Jim’s book, The Man Who Planted Trees, at the event and have him sign it!

Overview of Jim’s talk:
The Power of Trees And How It Can Help Save the World

Though they surround us, and are vital to our existence, trees and forests are poorly researched and poorly understood. Jim Robbins, a science writer for the New York Times, and author of the acclaimed The Man Who Planted Trees, describes in his talk the things we do know about them, and the many things we don’t — from their ability to clean up toxic waste to the ways scientists say they connect to the cosmos. Trees heal people, are critical to insects and wildlife as medicine, and, some scientists believe, even have a nervous system that allows them to think, strategize and communicate. Most importantly he explains why trees should be seen as an “ecotechnology” to accomplish a wide range of important functions to heal broken ecosystems and adapt a changing planet.

Event details:

  • Parking available at the Trees Atlanta Kendeda Center (225 Chester Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30316) or neighboring street parking
  • 6:00pm – Presentation begins 7:00pm – Book signing
  • Seats are limited & reservations are first come first served

Register for this FREE event today: http://treesatlanta.givezooks.com/events/trees-atlanta-arbor-day-speaker-event-with-jim-robbins

This event is part of Trees Atlanta's GA Arbor Day lineup; find out about more of our activities for GA Arbor Day here: http://treesatlanta.org/news/georgia-arbor-day-2014/


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