An Evening with E.O. Wilson

Event Date: 05/07/2010 6:00PM – 05/07/2010 9:00PM

Edward O. Wilson, recently called “one of the most important biological theorists since Darwin” by The New York Times, returns to Alabama for a special evening at McWane Science Center on Friday, May 7, 2010.

Born in Birmingham, Wilson felt a fascination with nature from a young age and grew up to become one of the world’s leading environmentalists, as proclaimed by Time Magazine and Audubon Magazine, in addition to winning two Pulitzer Prizes and numerous other awards, he was also called one of the “Top 25 most influential Americans” by Time Magazine.

McWane Science Center completed a new permanent exhibit, inspired by E.O. Wilson, in March 2010.  The exhibit—“NatureScope”—focuses on the interrelatedness of humans and the environment and provides a base for quality environmental education programs. 

Presentation by E.O. Wilson

Friday, May 7
7:00 pm
$50 Ticket
CLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS ONLINE
Wilson will also give a public presentation beginning at 7:00 pm in the IMAX® Dome Theater. The presentation will be followed by a tour of NatureScope. Tickets for the public presentation and tour are $50 and include a signed copy of  Anthill. Tickets may be purchased for the public presentation on www.mcwane.org or by calling (205) 714-8414. 

Autographed Book

Signed copies of Wilson’s book Anthill are also available for purchase directly from Alabama BookSmith online at http://www.alabamabooksmith.com/
The book is 27.20 with tax and may be picked up at The Alabama Booksmith. Shipping is 8.90 extra.

Donor Reception with E.O. Wilson

Friday, May 7
6:00 pm
$1000 Contribution
McWane will host a private donor reception in NatureScope at 6:00 p.m. with Dr. Wilson for donors who contribute $1,000 or more to the exhibit. For more information about the donor reception or to make a contribution, please call (205) 714-8302.  Donors will receive two signed first editions of his new novel, Anthill.

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