Zahner Conservation Lecture Series at Highlands Nature Center

André Michaux in North America: Revealing the Botanical Treasures of the Carolinas

Featured Speaker | Dana Beach, Founder and former Executive Director, SC Coastal Conservation League, Board Member, Butler Parklands

Dana explores the remarkable legacy of 18th-century botanist André Michaux, tracing his expeditions from the Carolina coast to the Southern Appalachians and his foundational contributions to North American botany. Blending science, history, and adventure, the talk highlights the discovery and rediscovery of the rare Oconee bell (Shortia galacifolia), the intersection of botany and early American exploration, and the lasting impact of Michaux’s work on the region’s rich plant life.

Sponsored by Ruthie & Berry Edwards

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