Virginia “Ginger” Brown, a former president of the Barrington Land Conservation Trust, is the state’s leading expert on the Odonata—the order of insects comprised of the dragonflies and damselflies—and the author of two authoritative books on the group.
Ginger will share her knowledge of insects and their importance to our world on Monday, April 13, at 7 pm in the Salem Family Auditorium at the Barrington Public Library, our partner in the Learning Series.
The program will introduce you to the world of insects, including anatomy, life cycle, behavior, migration and habitat, as well as some of the largest and most conspicuous insect groups.
Ginger will discuss insect abundance and diversity, their role in nature and significance to people, invasive species, threats and worldwide insect declines, and conservation. She will offer suggestions for attracting insects and enhancing insect habitat in your own backyard. Ginger’s books will be available for sale at the event.
About Ginger Brown
Early in her career, Ginger worked for the Cape Cod Museum of Natural History. Ginger moved from the Cape Cod Museum to The Nature Conservancy, Rhode Island chapter. At TNC she had a major role in their Natural Heritage program, where they collaborated with RIDEM on rare species.
When TNC passed their role in the Natural Heritage program to the Rhode Island Natural History Survey, Ginger became a Survey biologist. Currently, she teaches about environmental science and nature for Living In Fulfilling Environments, Inc. and for the Audubon Society of Rhode Island. She still gets out to chase dragonflies and other insects as often as possible.