Deborah R. Hilbert
scientist | plant whisperer | passionate observer
Outreach & Education
Outreach & Education Experience
I discovered early on that I feel at home when I'm sharing my passion for science and the natural world with others. I have almost a decade of experience teaching environmental science and horticulture to folks of all ages!
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Understanding Your Community's Tree Canopy
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Our Place in the Urban Forest Ecosystem
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Native Plants for Sustainable Landscapes
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Mystery Tree Corner
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Identification of Palm Hammock Trees
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Mangrove Forests of Tampa Bay – Guided Kayak Tour
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Pruning: Philosophy and Techniques
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Tree Identification: How to Use a Dichotomous Key
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Technology Arborists Use to Analyze Trees
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Citizen Science at Nature’s Academy
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What are Leaves? Special Guest Teacher Series
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Visit the Presentations page to learn more about my invited talks and professional presentations.
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Looking for a speaker for your group or class? I can present on arboriculture, urban forestry, plant ID, and horticulture. My teaching style is flexible, meaning I can do hands-on workshops or more traditional lectures.
Contact me here.
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