How Can I Help? An Evening with Douglas Tallamy

Reception followed by discussion, Q&A, and booksigning.

Back by popular demand, the National Sporting Library & Museum is thrilled to welcome Douglas Tallamy — New York Times bestselling author, wildlife ecologist, and one of the most inspiring voices in conservation today — for an unforgettable evening on Thursday, September 24, 2026.

In his compelling new book, How Can I Help?, Tallamy answers the questions he hears most at his sold-out lectures nationwide: What can one person actually do? Where do I start? Does it really matter? The answer, he argues, is a resounding yes — and it may be simpler than you think.

From reducing your lawn and planting native species to simply letting fallen leaves lie, Tallamy reveals how small, intentional choices made by everyday gardeners and homeowners can have a profound ripple effect on local ecosystems. Drawing on decades of research in ecology, evolution, biodiversity, and conservation, he makes the science accessible, the mission urgent, and — most importantly — the action achievable.

This is not a lecture about what's being lost. It's a roadmap for what can be saved.

Whether you're a seasoned naturalist or just beginning to think about your backyard's potential, you'll leave this evening informed, inspired, and ready to join millions of like-minded people becoming the future of conservation — one garden at a time.

Don't miss your chance to meet Douglas Tallamy and get your copy of How Can I Help? signed in person.

About the Author

Doug Tallamy is a professor in the Department of Entomology and Wildlife Ecology at the University of Delaware, where he has authored 107 research publications and has taught insect-related courses for 44 years. Chief among his research goals is to better understand the many ways insects interact with plants and how such interactions determine the diversity of animal communities. Among his awards are the Garden Club of America Margaret Douglas Medal for Conservation and the Tom Dodd, Jr. Award of Excellence, the 2018 AHS B. Y. Morrison Communication Award, and the 2019 Cynthia Westcott Scientific Writing Award. Doug is the author of Bringing Nature Home, Nature’s Best Hope, and The Nature of Oaks.