A naturalist and writer, Mike’s talks and walks mix cutting-edge science with equal parts of both urgency and joy.
These lectures, walks, and more on nature and the environment are designed for nature centers, parks, arboreta, colleges, high schools, civic and nonprofit groups, senior centers, life care communities, and even religious institutions.
Learn more about Mike’s lectures on nature and the environment, including topics like climate change in Philadelphia, the monarch butterfly story, the wild mating habits in the natural world, and so much more.
New book! WILD PHILLY
A celebration of the rich nature of America's sixth largest city, this book includes 29 walks you and your family can take to see the best of nature— and the time of year to take that walk— plus biographies of the 101 plants and animals you might meet as you explore Wild Philly.
Hosted at your center or organization, Mike offers a fresh take on the classic nature walk, uniquely transforming it into an activity-based dive into environmental issues.
Upcoming Events
Healing Power of Nature Thursday, Fed 12, 9:30 AM Suburban Garden Club, Wayne, PA
Naughty by Nature Saturday, Feb 14, 10:00 AM Lower Makefield Township Env. Advisory Committee Yardley, PA
Healing Power of Nature Sunday, Fed 15, 11:00 AM Philadelphia Ethical Society, Phila, PA
Introducing Earth Walks: Walking Climate Change
At any natural area you’d like, Mike leads an interactive nature walk interpreting the plants and animals you meet through the lens of climate change. What is the evidence for climate change locally? What are the trends for Philly’s temperature and rainfall? How will it impact local ecosystems? Which plants and animals will be most affected? And what are viable solutions to the climate crisis? The walk is a perfect complement to his lecture, “Hotter, Wetter, Weirder: Climate Change in Philadelphia," the only lecture to focus specifically on climate change data for the Delaware Valley. With its unique blend of information and engagement, it’s a nature walk like none you've had before!
Mike’s Blog: Natural Selections
“Mike Weilbacher’s lecture, ‘Hotter, Wetter, Weirder,’ on climate change in Philadelphia was fascinating and informative. For a topic with such serious ramifications, Mike’s thoughtful and professional presentation style make the statistics comprehensible and even more poignant.”
