The Kootenay Native Plant Society (KNPS) is excited to welcome Daniel Mosquin of the UBC Botanical Garden as the keynote speaker at its Annual Speaker Series and AGM on Thursday, September 18, from 7:00–9:00 p.m. at the United Church in Nelson (lower hall) and online via Google Meet.
Daniel Mosquin is a renowned photographer, botanist, and scientist from the UBC Botanical Garden.
He will be presenting “Plant Communications” in a series of storytelling vignettes of plant communication from root to shoot, to flower and fruit.
“Scientific evidence for plant communication has steadily accumulated over recent years. The well-known colour and fragrance modes of communication have long been known as ways to communicate with animals in particular, but how do plants communicate within themselves? How do they communicate with other plants? Even with the old standbys, is there more to colour than only attracting pollinators and fruit-eaters?”
Daniel invites us to explore the deeper, lesser-known modes of plant signaling, both within themselves and with each other. Could there be more to colour than meets the eye?
We’re also excited to welcome our very own Brenda Beckwith, Ph.D., Senior Scientist with the Kootenay Native Plant Society. Brenda will present an update on our Pollination Pathway Project, now in its fifth year. Her talk, “Pollinator-Plant Messaging,” will highlight recent research findings from local field sites and offer insights into the ongoing relationships between native plants and pollinators in our region.
A brief Annual General Meeting will follow, where members are invited to vote on the board and approve organizational documents.
We look forward to seeing you on Thursday, September 18, in person or online!
Event Details
Time: Thursday, September 18, 2025 from 7:00–9:00 p.m
Location: Nelson United Church, 602 Silica Street
Or join virtually through Google Meet: meet.google.com/urd-zowd-brw
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