Nature Photographer Mike Talladen – “Chasing Dreams: A Journey from Chicago to the Rainforest”

Conservationist and nature photographer Mike Talladen will present Chasing Dreams: A Journey from Chicago to the Rainforest, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 17, in Highsmith Student Union, Alumni Hall. This event, presented by UNC Asheville’s Student Environmental Center, is free and open to everyone.

Event description

Explore the rainforests and wildlife of Sumatra and the Peruvian Amazon inch-by-verdant-inch while also taking an in-depth look at eco-tourism, conservation vs palm oil, permaculture, wildlife rescue, and all of the ways our daily lives can (and do!) impact places and things halfway across the world.

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Accessibility contact: Highsmith Student Union, (828.251.6990) highsmithunion@unca.edu

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