Adam Black: “Exploring and Conserving South Carolina’s Rare Flora”
On January 20, we welcome Adam Black to Hughes Main Library for a presentation on South Carolina’s rare flora. When Adam Black moved to South Carolina from Texas four years ago, he set out to explore the rare plants of our region. Join us to hear his stories of noteworthy discoveries he’s made along the way.
Adam is the Director of Horticulture, Botanical Research and Conservation at Bartlett Tree Research Laboratories and Arboretum in Charlotte. His presentation to our chapter will include approaches used in projects he initiated for safeguarding imperiled plants.
All are welcome at this free event.
For information on how to attend this meeting, please visit the Meeting Event Page.
BIO:
Adam Black
Director of Horticulture, Botanical Research and Conservation
Bartlett Tree Research Laboratories and Arboretum
Adam Black is a lifelong plant enthusiast with a passion for plant exploration and conservation. He has combined his experience in the fields of botany and horticulture by promoting diverse landscapes of underutilized species. His work has involved collaborating with botanic gardens, universities, and governmental agencies to document and collect imperiled taxa for research and conservation.
Adam previously managed the forest pathology and forest entomology laboratories at the University of Florida and has also served as Director of The John Fairey Garden in Texas. In addition to his many projects involving the southern U.S. flora, he has done conservation field work in New Caledonia, Taiwan, The Philippines, Uruguay, Mexico, South Africa, and Korea.
