Calhoun Lecture

Life in the Dark:
Wildlife From the Shadowy Corners of Our Planet

Presented by Dr. Dante Fenolio
Amphibian Conservation Scientist, Atlanta Botanical Garden

Wednesday, October 5, 2011
10 - 11 a.m.  |  Grades 6 - 12  |  Free Admission

Many life forms squeak out a living in the darkest places on the planet from the inky depths of watery homes to the blackness of subterranean haunts. Some are found in the dark spaces within soil or even inside other organisms. Further, these are communities of nocturnal organisms that hide during the day and are active only at night. All of these habitats or activity periods receive little or no light; yet, life persists and thrives within them.

Dante Fenolio, Ph.D and Amphibian Conservation Scientist at the Atlanta Botanical Garden, was awarded a grant to produce a photographic book focusing on this group of life forms. His talk will provide a rare preview of images slated for use in the project. There is something for everyone in this presentation from termite mound inhabitants to deep sea fishes to insects found nearly 100 feet above the forest floor in Madagascar.

Call 404.876.5859 ext. 2556 to register - space is limited!

The Calhoun Lecture series is made possible through the generous support of the family of Marion Peel Calhoun.