Memorial Lecture 2026 - New York Times Best Selling Author, Doug Tallamy

We are pleased to announce this year's Len and Diane Soucy Memorial Lecture speaker: New York Times best-selling author Doug Tallamy.

Doug's practical, backyard, "everyone can be a conservationist" message focuses on the many DIY ways in which all of us can increase biodiversity in our own neighborhoods. His "Homegrown National Park" initiative encourages people to participate in habitat restoration by planting native flowers, shrubs, and trees in which insects, birds and other wildlife can thrive.

Join us for this fascinating and inspiring presentation. You'll never think about your front lawn the same way again!

Please note: this event takes place down the road from The Raptor Trust at the Lord Stirling Environmental Education Center, 190 Lord Stirling Rd., Basking Ridge, NJ 07920.