Cambridge Entomological Club meeting Tuesday 3/11

[Michael LaScaleia]

Join us for a meeting of the Cambridge Entomological Club!

Date: Tuesday, March 11th 7:30 PM EST

Location: In Person in MCZ101A, or on Zoom

Title: Beyond Sustainable: Floral Resources for Insects on Martha's Vineyard Farms

Speaker: Matt Pelikan

Summary: Growing out of an ongoing effort to promote sustainable agriculture on Martha's Vineyard, this three-year pilot project examined the flower-visiting invertebrate community on farms and developed species priorities and cultural methods for plantings aimed at promoting insect diversity. This presentation will summarize the study methods used and the findings that emerged from test plantings and intensive monitoring on eight widely varying farms spread across the Bay State's largest island. 

NOTICE: We will be holding hybrid meetings to accommodate COVID-19 precautions and audience members from around the world. You can join our Zoom meeting by clicking here.

For those able to attend, we will have an informal dinner at 6:00 pm at Cambridge Common Restaurant with the speaker, followed by our formal meeting (7:30 - 9:00 pm) in room MCZ101A of the Museum of Comparative Zoology (there will be signs to help direct). The meeting will begin with club announcements, followed by a 60-minute presentation by the invited speaker and Q&A. Membership is open to amateur and professional entomologists - that means everyone!