Richard Louv, author, journalist and expert on connection between family, nature and community will be the featured speaker. Louv will share his passion for reconnecting children with nature and answer questions about how we can help Dallas' children have a brighter future by creating happier, healthier and smarter kids
DALLAS, TEXAS - Richard Louv, author, journalist and expert on connection between family, nature and community will be the featured speaker at the Dallas Arboretum, 8525 Garland Road, in Rosine Hall on November 5th at 7:00 pm. Louv's most recent award was the 2008 Audubon Medal, presented by the National Audubon Society. Louv will share his passion for reconnecting children with nature and answer questions about how we can help Dallas' children have a brighter future by creating happier, healthier and smarter kids. Mr. Louv's book will be available for purchase. A book signing will follow the lecture.
Hailed as "an absolute must-read" by the Boston Globe and "too tantalizing to ignore" by Audubon Magazine, Louv's book "Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children From Nature-Deficit Disorder" is an inspiring work that proves children need nature as much as nature needs children. His book has been translated into 9 languages and published in 13 countries. Louv is the chairman and co-founder of the Children & Nature Network, an organization helping build a movement to strengthen and protect this connection.
Richard has written for The New York Times, The Washington Post and has appeared on the "CBS Morning Show," "Good Morning America", the Today Show, NBC Nightly News, NPR's "Talk of the Nation," and many other programs.
For more information, email education@dallasarboretum.org. Tickets are $12 ($10 for members) or $15 at the door. To reserve tickets please call 214-515-6540.
The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden is located on the southeastern shore of White Rock Lake at 8525 Garland Road, Dallas, TX, 75218. The Arboretum is open daily from 9am until 5pm. General Admission is $10.00 for adults, $9 for seniors 65 and older, $7 for children 3-12, and free for children two and under. On-site parking is $7. The Arboretum is wheelchair accessible and tram service is available for the mobility impaired. Group discounts are available with advance registration.
The Dallas Morning News is the principal partner of the Dallas Arboretum. The Arboretum is supported, in part, by funds from the Dallas Park & Recreation Department. American Airlines is the official airline of the Dallas Arboretum.
Dallas Arboretum
Terry Ann Lendecker
PR Manager
(214) 515-6521 or (214) 766-5433
tlendecker@dallasarboretum.org
