Gather & Grow | Plant Thieves: Botanical Crime & Its Consequences

Name: Gather & Grow | Plant Thieves: Botanical Crime & Its Consequences
Start: 2025-10-09T12:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-10-09T13:00:00-04:00
Location: Botanic Garden at Georgia Southern University

Schedule

Thu Oct 09 2025 at 12:00 pm to 01:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Botanic Garden at Georgia Southern University | Statesboro, GA

Join Drs. Chad Posick and M. Dylan Spencer for a compelling presentation on the hidden world of botanical crime. From illegal timber harvesting to ginseng poaching and rare plant theft, this Gather & Grow explores the environmental, economic, and legal consequences of plant-related crimes. Learn how these activities harm ecosystems, fuel black markets, and undermine conservation efforts. Discover what actions we can take to prevent them.
Perfect for nature lovers, garden enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the intersection of law, ecology, and environmental justice.
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Date: Thursday, October 9, 2025
Time: 12:00PM - 1:00PM
Location: Botanic Garden Heritage Pavilion
1503 Bland Avenue
Statesboro
Cost: $25 ($20 Members)
The Chef cannot accommodate for any food allergies