Grandfather Presents: Dr. Margaret Lowman, Ph.D., aka CanopyMeg
One of the world’s first arbornauts, CanopyMeg devoted over four decades to exploring forest canopies. Her research and exploration have taken her to more than 45 countries, on all seven continents, where she not only tirelessly saves forests but also mentors girls.
Lowman has published over 200 research publications. Her work has appeared in National Geographic, Wired, Popular Science, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes and many others; and her first book received a cover feature in The New York Times Sunday Book Review. Lowman has won numerous awards, including the prestigious Explorers Medal from The Explorers Club, Garden Club of America’s Margaret Douglas Medal for conservation education, Ecological Society of America’s Odum Award for Excellence in Ecology Education and the Tällberg Foundation’s Global Leadership Prize.
Currently, she serves as executive director/founder of TREE Foundation in Sarasota, Fla, established in 2000 as a 501(c)3 non-profit with the mission to link local underserved children to nature, and to promote tree research, education and exploration. Lowman recently launched Mission Green, to build 10 canopy walkways in the world’s highest biodiverse forests over the next five years.
“The Arbornaut,” a memoir of her adventures, is a bestseller. Her newest book, “Tree Day” introduces a single tree in each chapter, during a single hour, highlighting 24 species from around the world.
Lowman’s outside interests are diverse. She’s the proud mother of two wonderful boys who grew up climbing trees around the world with their single-parent scientist-mom. She’s had an asteroid named after her, comprising 16 acres encircling Jupiter (16304 Lowman). She loves birding, beaches, reading and enjoying nature. Her personal motto is “no child left indoors.”
Lowman’s Oct. 1 presentation is titled “In Honor of Jane Goodall – How Trees Keep our Planet and its Wildlife Healthy.” Mission Green is a global project to conserve the world’s most important forests by building canopy walkways. These walkways not only educate the public about the amazing 8th continent otherwise known as the treetops, but they sustainably employ indigenous women via ecotourism, and offer students access to forest canopies to make new discoveries. Speaker CanopyMeg Lowman pioneered the construction of canopy walkways that now bring economic incentives to forest conservation around the world. She will talk about Mission Green, and the importance of both forest conservation, plus linking kids to nature via the treetops and her friend Jane.
Tickets go on sale online for this event here at 10 a.m. on Friday, July 31.
Grandfather Presents Schedule
- 9 a.m. | Grandfather Mountain opens for the day, and “VIP Reception” ticket holders are allowed access to the park. Your event ticket will be scanned at one of our ticket booths at the entrance gate.
- 4:45 p.m. | “Presentation” ticket holders are allowed to enter the park and are welcome to explore the Conservation Campus (Wilson Center, Mildred the Bear Environmental Habitats and more) prior to the speaker presentation. Your event ticket will be scanned at one of our ticket booths at the entrance gate.
- 4:45 – 5:45 p.m. | Check-in for all event attendees near the front entrance of the Wilson Center (to receive your wristband for the event)
- 5 – 5:30 p.m. | “VIP” Reception in the Wilson Center (“VIP Reception” ticket holders only)
- 5:45 – 6:45 p.m. | Speaker presentation in the Classroom in the Clouds
- 6:45 – 7:30 p.m. | Meet-and-greet/book signing with speaker
- 7:45 p.m. | Park should be clear of all Grandfather Presents guests.
Grandfather Presents Tickets
Two tiers of ticket access are offered for Grandfather Presents events.
“VIP Reception” tickets include a VIP reception with the guest speaker that features heavy hors d’oeuvres, in addition to the program and the “meet-and-greet/book signing” session after the event. Admission to the park for the day is also included.
- $60 “VIP Reception” Adult
- $51 “VIP Reception” Bridge Club Member (limited quantity available)
“Presentation” tickets are a more cost-effective option and include only the speaker’s program and the “meet-and-greet/book signing” session after the event.
- $25 “Presentation” Adult
- $20 “Presentation” Bridge Club Member
- Children under 12 are admitted free with a paying adult (maximum of four free children per purchase).
Refunds/Cancellations
Full refunds will be given to individuals who reach out to us at least five days before the event (midnight, Sept. 26). This allows time for individuals on the waiting list to make accommodations to attend the event. To cancel your registration, please call 828-833-6332 Monday – Friday between 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. or email judi@grandfather.com
