The Wildlands Conservancy’s Community and Educational Events for May have been announced.

Most of the events are offered to the public free of charge; others at a low fee.

May 9: Wildlands Conservancy: Dr. Doug Tallamy - Nature’s Best Hope 7 to 9 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church of Allentown, 3232 Tilghman St., Allentown. Tallamy, a professor and chair of Entomology and Wildlife Ecology at the University of Delaware, will talk about simple ways that we can enhance biodiversity in our own backyards.

Space is limited and registration is required. Please register on line. Contact Brandon Swayser at bswayser@wildlandspa.org or 610-965-4397 ext. 136. For more information, visit: https://www.wildlandspa.org/event/doug-tallamy-natures-best-hope/.

May 14: Wildlands Conservancy: Spring Wild Edibles at Trexler Nature Preserve 1 to 2:30 p.m. at Trexler Environmental Center, 4935 Orchard Road, Schnecksville. Discover ground covers, spring flowers, invasive species, and trees that are edible. We’ll enjoy some wild tea and dip post-walk. There is no charge, but preregistration is required. For more information, contact Brandon Swayser. To register, visit https://www.wildlandspa.org/event/spring-wild-edibles-at-trexler-nature-preserve/.