#Performances
#About the event
Duration: 60 minutes
As one of the world’s first tree-top scientists, Meg Lowman’s work as an ecologist has taken her all over the world – solo climbing, studying and measuring trees. She’s been dubbed the "Einstein of the treetops", and her speaking, writing and research inspires wonder, conservation and joy in nature. Meg discusses her memoir, fieldwork, activism and hope.
Meg Lowman in conversation with Inga Simpson
This is now an online session. Content will be available to watch from May 3rd to June 30th, 2022.
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#Artist
Meg Lowman
Meg Lowman, Ph.D. a.k.a. 'Canopy Meg' is an American biologist, educator, ecologist, writer, editor and public speaker. She is the executive director of the TREE Foundation and a professor at the National University of Singapore, Arizona State University and Universiti Sains Malaysia. Nicknamed the 'Real-Life Lorax' by National Geographic and 'Einstein of the Treetops' by The Wall Street Journal, Meg Lowman pioneered the science of canopy ecology. Her motto is no child left indoors. She travels extensively, conducting research, doing outreach and speaking to audiences large and small.
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