Monday, June 21, 2010
7 p.m.
The Summer Solstice Lecture, which celebrates the first day of summer and the longest day of the year, will take place Monday, June 21, at 7 p.m.
Paul Johnsgard, world-renowned ornithologist and foundation professor emeritus of biological sciences at the University of Nebraska - Lincoln, will present "Nebraska’s Tallgrass Prairie." He recently published his 51st book and is the most prolific writer of Nebraska’s history and the world’s most prolific author of ornithological literature.
Cost is $10 for members and $14 for non-members. Space is limited, so please e-mail m.sears@omahabotanicalgardens.org or call (402) 346-4002 ext. 201 to register and make payment by June 14. The café will be open for dinner prior to the lecture from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. After the lecture, guests will enjoy a complimentary dessert reception and have an opportunity to meet Johnsgard.
This lecture series is made possible by a generous gift from the Lawrence and Mae Youngman and Jim and Judy Wigton families.
In the event of a College World Series game, guests are encouraged to take 10th or 13th Street south from downtown to Bancroft Street.
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