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
Monarch Butterflies and the Miracle of Migration Tuesday, Oct 28, 7:00 PM Swarthmore Library, Swarthmore, PA
Wild Philly Thursday, Nov 6, 6:30 PM Community Garden Club at Wayne, Radnor Memorial Library, Radnor, PA
Our Fungal Future Thursday, Nov 13, 6:00 PM Radnor Env. Advisory Committee, Radnor Township Municipal Building, Radnor, PA
Microplastics Tuesday, Nov 18, 11:00 AM Medford Leas, Medford, NJ
Winter Solstice: Secrets of the Season Wednesday, Dec 3, 12:30 PM Swarthmore Seniors Swarthmore, PA
Introducing the NEWEST Earth Talk
New Jersey’s Pine Barrens: A Devil of a Place
South Jersey’s Pine Barrens, a million-acre preserve of seemingly endless pine trees and cedar swamps, is filled with secrets and mysteries: cranberry bogs home to insect-eating plants, dwarf pine forests no taller than you, rare and endangered orchids, ghost towns that vanished long ago, and of course the Jersey Devil, the state’s official demon. In an illustrated lecture that mixes equal parts history and ecology, you'll explore this magical region and learn not only about its preservation, but threats to this unique place.
Check out the full baker’s dozen of Mike’s lectures here.
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.”
