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The Cactus Hunters

Exploring the Mysteries of the Illegal Succulent Trade
2025-09-18 18:30:00 2025-09-18 20:00:00 America/Chicago The Cactus Hunters Succulent heists, smuggling rings, and cactus poachers, oh my! Homewood Public Library - Round Auditorium

Thursday, September 18
6:30pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-09-18 18:30:00 2025-09-18 20:00:00 America/Chicago The Cactus Hunters Succulent heists, smuggling rings, and cactus poachers, oh my! Homewood Public Library - Round Auditorium

Homewood Public Library

Round Auditorium

Succulent heists, smuggling rings, and cactus poachers, oh my!

Succulent heists, smuggling rings, and cactus poachers, oh my! Join us to hear from Dr. Jared D. Margulies, Assistant Professor of Geography at The University of Alabama, as he shares the continent-spanning adventures behind his book, The Cactus Hunters: Desire and Extinction in the Illicit Succulent Trade. Dr. Margulies's work explores topics of political ecology and the intersections of human psychology, social justice, and the natural world.  

Free program. Reservations for headcount & seating only.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Historical | Educational / Informational | Adult Events |

TAGS: | Historical | Educational | Adults |

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