Lunchbox Talk: A Virtual Field Trip of Longleaf Pine Communities of the Southeastern United States

with Alan Weakley, Director, UNC Herbarium
Longleaf pine natural areas are one of the most diverse and endangered ecosystems in North America. Join Alan Weakley, Director of the UNC Herbarium, at the North Carolina Botanical Garden as he takes you on a virtual field trip of these amazing habitats. You will learn about the history, ecology, and conservation of longleaf pines and their associated plants and animals. You will also see some of the beautiful and rare species that live in these fire-adapted communities. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the longleaf pine forests of the Southeastern United States!