— Getting to Know the Wild Bees in Your Backyard — Parker Theatre Studio, North Building @ 3601 South State Street
Musician: Leo Cody Jensen
Main Talk: Getting to Know the Wild Bees in Your Backyard
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Speaker: Dr. Joseph Wilson
Bio: Joseph grew up in Utah and was biologically inclined from birth. At the age of two, he declared to his parents that when he grew up, he wanted to be a lion. While he didn’t quite achieve that goal, his studies at Utah State University provided the training to be the next-best thing: a professor of biology. His research focuses primarily on the evolution and ecology of bees and wasps. Joseph says that the lives of these insects provide as much drama, mystery, and humor as any prime time TV show—but without the commercials. Along with a colleague, Joseph recently authored a book, “The Bees in Your Backyard: A Guide to North America’s Bees.” He has been invited to share his knowledge on NPR, Canada Public Radio, and at speaking events across the country. Joseph loves that his research enables him to travel around the country with his wife and three children, collecting and photographing the beautiful bees and wasps that live all around us. True to his biologist nature, Joseph spends much of his free time outdoors as well, camping, hiking, and mountain biking.
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Parker Theatre Studio
North Building
3601 South State Street
South Salt Lake, UT 84115