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The Stories, Science, and History of Trees with Smithsonian Horticulturalist Matthew Fleming

Virtual Author Talk

2025-04-08 14:00:00 2025-04-08 14:45:00 America/New_York The Stories, Science, and History of Trees with Smithsonian Horticulturalist Matthew Fleming Join us as Smithsonian Horticulturalist Matthew Fleming, guides us through the secret world of trees as is revealed in The Tree Book: The Stories, Science, and History of Trees. Virtual Branch -

Tuesday, April 08
2:00pm - 2:45pm

Add to Calendar 2025-04-08 14:00:00 2025-04-08 14:45:00 America/New_York The Stories, Science, and History of Trees with Smithsonian Horticulturalist Matthew Fleming Join us as Smithsonian Horticulturalist Matthew Fleming, guides us through the secret world of trees as is revealed in The Tree Book: The Stories, Science, and History of Trees. Virtual Branch -

Join us as Smithsonian Horticulturalist Matthew Fleming, guides us through the secret world of trees as is revealed in The Tree Book: The Stories, Science, and History of Trees.

Trees occur naturally throughout the world and have been a part of human history for almost as long as humans have existed. Used for shelter, tools, fuel, and food, they also help supply the atmosphere with oxygen and form astonishingly diverse ecosystems, as well as some of the world’s most beautiful landscapes. Now the intricate world of leafy woodlands and abundant rainforests is revealed in this extensive visual guide to trees, exploring their key scientific traits and their ecological importance, as well as their enduring significance in human history and culture. From ancient oaks and great redwoods to lush banyans and imposing kapoks, The Tree Book reveals the anatomy, behaviors, and beauty of these incredible plants and habitats in detail. 

Combining natural history and a scientific overview with a wider look at the history, uses, symbolism, and mythology of trees, this book is a new kind of guide to these fascinating organisms. Register today to learn more about the beautiful world of trees!

About the Presenter: Matthew Fleming has been a horticulturist at the Smithsonian Gardens Greenhouse Facility in Suitland, Maryland since 2010. In addition to serving as a supervisory horticulturist, he manages three greenhouses with nearly a thousand tropical specimens that are displayed throughout the many Smithsonian gardens and landscapes along the National Mall during the warmer months. He has given talks on a wide variety of plant-related topics at the Smithsonian ranging from indoor pests to overwintering tropical plants.  Prior to coming to the Smithsonian, Matt was a purchasing agent and garden center assistant manager for a full-service landscaping firm.  He received his Bachelor of Science degree from Penn State University’s College of Agricultural Sciences where he studied Horticulture and Landscape Contracting. 

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