Dan's talks always draw a crowd
Since 2016, Dan has been regaling an eclectic mix of audiences across England on the topics of his books Invasive Aliens and Bushmaster. He has appeared at the Appledore Book Festival, debated rewilding and invasive species with Isabella Tree, author of Wilding, at the Exeter Literary Festival and enthralled the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society.
To book Dan for your event, please email: [email protected]
Since 2016, Dan has been regaling an eclectic mix of audiences across England on the topics of his books Invasive Aliens and Bushmaster. He has appeared at the Appledore Book Festival, debated rewilding and invasive species with Isabella Tree, author of Wilding, at the Exeter Literary Festival and enthralled the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society.
To book Dan for your event, please email: [email protected]
Upcoming Invasive Aliens Talks...
Our countryside is filled with grey squirrels and parakeets, snowdrops and pheasants, rhododendrons and rabbits, none of which are indigenous to Britain.
The pace of invasion is now higher than ever before. But, non-natives, problematic or peaceful, aren’t a modern phenomenon: they’ve always been with us. From the earliest settlement of our islands and the first experiments with farming, through the Roman and medieval times, to the age of exploration by Europeans and the current period of globalised free-for-all, the story of invasive species is the story of our own past, present and future.
The naturalist, writer, environmental consultant and wildlife film-maker Dan Eatherley tells the remarkable story of Britain's Invasive Aliens.
Copies of Invasive Aliens will be available to purchase at special discount prices at each event.
"Eatherley has the unflagging curiosity of a Victorian explorer."
The Times
"His approach to his complex subject is open-minded, nuanced, and free-ranging to the point of wildness"
The Sunday Telegraph
"Eatherley has an impressive grasp of history – both human and natural ... There is plenty here to surprise as well as enlighten."
Literary Review
"This fascinating book tells the story of the movement of species, by natural or human agency, over the centuries. It is a complex and controversial subject, lucidly and humorously explained."
Country and Town House.
The pace of invasion is now higher than ever before. But, non-natives, problematic or peaceful, aren’t a modern phenomenon: they’ve always been with us. From the earliest settlement of our islands and the first experiments with farming, through the Roman and medieval times, to the age of exploration by Europeans and the current period of globalised free-for-all, the story of invasive species is the story of our own past, present and future.
The naturalist, writer, environmental consultant and wildlife film-maker Dan Eatherley tells the remarkable story of Britain's Invasive Aliens.
Copies of Invasive Aliens will be available to purchase at special discount prices at each event.
"Eatherley has the unflagging curiosity of a Victorian explorer."
The Times
"His approach to his complex subject is open-minded, nuanced, and free-ranging to the point of wildness"
The Sunday Telegraph
"Eatherley has an impressive grasp of history – both human and natural ... There is plenty here to surprise as well as enlighten."
Literary Review
"This fascinating book tells the story of the movement of species, by natural or human agency, over the centuries. It is a complex and controversial subject, lucidly and humorously explained."
Country and Town House.
Past Events
PLYMOUTH - Wednesday 16 February 2022
Host: Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) and The Devonshire Association
Location: Devonport Lecture Theatre, Portland Square Building, University of Plymouth, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 8AA
Time: 7pm
Host: Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) and The Devonshire Association
Location: Devonport Lecture Theatre, Portland Square Building, University of Plymouth, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 8AA
Time: 7pm
APPLEDORE BOOK FESTIVAL - Sunday 20 September 2020
Host: Appledore Book Festival
Location: Drive-In Skern Lodge, Torridge Road, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1NG
Time: 10am
Host: Appledore Book Festival
Location: Drive-In Skern Lodge, Torridge Road, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1NG
Time: 10am
TIVERTON - Saturday 29 February 2020
Host: Devon Libraries
Location: Tiverton Library, Phoenix House, Phoenix Lane, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6SA
Telephone: 01884 244644
Time: 11.00am
Host: Devon Libraries
Location: Tiverton Library, Phoenix House, Phoenix Lane, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6SA
Telephone: 01884 244644
Time: 11.00am
EXETER - Wednesday 12 February 2020
Host: The Exeter Forum
Location: The Mint Methodist Church Centre, Fore St, Exeter, Devon, EX4 3AT
Telephone: 01392 279786
Time: 10.45am
Cost: Members free, £3.00 for non-members.
Host: The Exeter Forum
Location: The Mint Methodist Church Centre, Fore St, Exeter, Devon, EX4 3AT
Telephone: 01392 279786
Time: 10.45am
Cost: Members free, £3.00 for non-members.
BIDEFORD - Thursday 6 February 2020
Host: Bideford Rotary Club
Location: The Royal Hotel, Barnstaple St, Bideford, Devon, EX39 4AE
Telephone:
Time: 19:00
Cost: £12.50 to include dinner.
More details: Please book ahead by contacting Brian Sims on 01271 343607.
Host: Bideford Rotary Club
Location: The Royal Hotel, Barnstaple St, Bideford, Devon, EX39 4AE
Telephone:
Time: 19:00
Cost: £12.50 to include dinner.
More details: Please book ahead by contacting Brian Sims on 01271 343607.
EXETER - Tuesday 28 January 2020
Host: Devon Libraries
Location: St Thomas Library, 35 Church Rd, Exeter, Devon, EX2 9AZ
Telephone: 01392 407061
Time: 19:30 - 20:30
Cost: £2.00
More details: Please book ahead Contact the library 01392 407061 [email protected]
Host: Devon Libraries
Location: St Thomas Library, 35 Church Rd, Exeter, Devon, EX2 9AZ
Telephone: 01392 407061
Time: 19:30 - 20:30
Cost: £2.00
More details: Please book ahead Contact the library 01392 407061 [email protected]
EXETER - Sunday 10 November 2019
Re-Wilding – is it the Future for Britain?
Dan participated in a sell-out discussion with Isabella Tree, best-selling author of Wilding, and Martin Wright, Chair of Positive News.
Host: Exeter Literary Festival
Location: Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery, Queen St, Exeter EX4 3RX
More info: Exeter Literary Festival website
Time: 3.00-4.30pm
Cost: SOLD OUT!
Re-Wilding – is it the Future for Britain?
Dan participated in a sell-out discussion with Isabella Tree, best-selling author of Wilding, and Martin Wright, Chair of Positive News.
Host: Exeter Literary Festival
Location: Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery, Queen St, Exeter EX4 3RX
More info: Exeter Literary Festival website
Time: 3.00-4.30pm
Cost: SOLD OUT!
Dan told the story behind his book Bushmaster: Raymond Ditmars and the Hunt for the World’s Largest Viper.
Dan regaled audiences about Bushmaster in the following venues - you should have been there...
BIDEFORD - Friday 18 October 2019
Host: Devonshire Association - Bideford Branch
Location: Burton Art Gallery & Museum, Kingsley Road, Bideford, Devon EX39 2QQ
Telephone: 01409 281565
Time: 2.00pm
Cost: £1 (members) £3 (non-members) including tea/coffee/biscuits
Host: Devonshire Association - Bideford Branch
Location: Burton Art Gallery & Museum, Kingsley Road, Bideford, Devon EX39 2QQ
Telephone: 01409 281565
Time: 2.00pm
Cost: £1 (members) £3 (non-members) including tea/coffee/biscuits
EXETER - Tuesday 14 May 2019
Host: St Thomas Library - A "Science in the Library" Special!
Location: 35 Church Rd, Exeter EX2 9AZ
Telephone: 01392 407061
Time: 7.30pm - 8.30pm
Cost: £3.00. Refreshments available.
Host: St Thomas Library - A "Science in the Library" Special!
Location: 35 Church Rd, Exeter EX2 9AZ
Telephone: 01392 407061
Time: 7.30pm - 8.30pm
Cost: £3.00. Refreshments available.
EXETER - Wednesday 1 May 2019
Host: The Exeter Forum
Location: The Mint Methodist Church Centre, Fore St, Exeter EX4 3AT
Telephone: 01392 279786
Time: 10.00am
Cost: Members free, £3.00 for non-members.
Host: The Exeter Forum
Location: The Mint Methodist Church Centre, Fore St, Exeter EX4 3AT
Telephone: 01392 279786
Time: 10.00am
Cost: Members free, £3.00 for non-members.
TIVERTON - Sunday 16 March 2019
Host: Tiverton Library
Location: Phoenix House, Phoenix Ln, Tiverton EX16 6SA
Telephone: 01884 244644
Time: 10.00am - 11.00am
Cost: Free
Host: Tiverton Library
Location: Phoenix House, Phoenix Ln, Tiverton EX16 6SA
Telephone: 01884 244644
Time: 10.00am - 11.00am
Cost: Free
TORQUAY - Tuesday 26 February 2019
Host: Torquay Museum Society
Location: Torquay Museum, 529 Babbacombe Rd, Torquay TQ1 1HG
Telephone: 01803 293975
Time: 10.45am - 12 noon
Cost: Free to Torquay Museum Society Members and costs £5 on the door to Non-Members
Host: Torquay Museum Society
Location: Torquay Museum, 529 Babbacombe Rd, Torquay TQ1 1HG
Telephone: 01803 293975
Time: 10.45am - 12 noon
Cost: Free to Torquay Museum Society Members and costs £5 on the door to Non-Members
EXETER - Friday 22 February 2019
Host: Devon & Exeter Institution
Location: 7 Cathedral Close, Exeter, Devon, EX1 1EZ, United Kingdom
Telephone: 01392 274727
Time: Doors open at 6pm for drinks and supper from Tea of the Green, with the talk starting at about 7.30pm. Early booking is strongly recommended as most talks are sold out.
Cost: £15 (including buffet supper). To book, call 01392 274727 or visit www.webcollect.org.uk/dei
Host: Devon & Exeter Institution
Location: 7 Cathedral Close, Exeter, Devon, EX1 1EZ, United Kingdom
Telephone: 01392 274727
Time: Doors open at 6pm for drinks and supper from Tea of the Green, with the talk starting at about 7.30pm. Early booking is strongly recommended as most talks are sold out.
Cost: £15 (including buffet supper). To book, call 01392 274727 or visit www.webcollect.org.uk/dei
TAUNTON - Friday 14 December 2018
Host: The Museum of Somerset
Time: 2.30pm
Cost: £5.00 - Booking advisable on 01823 255088
Location: The Museum of Somerset, Taunton Castle, Castle Green, Taunton, TA1 4AA, United Kingdom
Host: The Museum of Somerset
Time: 2.30pm
Cost: £5.00 - Booking advisable on 01823 255088
Location: The Museum of Somerset, Taunton Castle, Castle Green, Taunton, TA1 4AA, United Kingdom
OTTERY ST MARY - Tuesday 31 May 2016
Host: The Rotary Club of Otter Valley
Time: Doors open 7.00pm. Three-course meal starts 7.30pm. Talk starts at 9.00pm
Cost: £25 (including three-course meal, excluding drinks)
Location: Tumbling Weir Hotel, Canaan Way, Ottery St Mary, Devon, EX11 1AQ, United Kingdom
Host: The Rotary Club of Otter Valley
Time: Doors open 7.00pm. Three-course meal starts 7.30pm. Talk starts at 9.00pm
Cost: £25 (including three-course meal, excluding drinks)
Location: Tumbling Weir Hotel, Canaan Way, Ottery St Mary, Devon, EX11 1AQ, United Kingdom
DORCHESTER - Thursday 28 April 2016
Host: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society
Time: 7.00 pm
Cost: Free (£3.00 donation encouraged)
Location: Dorset County Museum, High West Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1XA, United Kingdom
More information: http://www.dorsetcountymuseum.org/events?item=667
Host: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society
Time: 7.00 pm
Cost: Free (£3.00 donation encouraged)
Location: Dorset County Museum, High West Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1XA, United Kingdom
More information: http://www.dorsetcountymuseum.org/events?item=667
EXETER - Wednesday 13 April 2016
Host: Devon Reptile and Amphibian Group
Time: 7.00 pm
Cost: £3.00
Location: The Cowick Barton Pub, Cowick Lane, Exeter, Devon, EX2 9HF, United Kingdom
Host: Devon Reptile and Amphibian Group
Time: 7.00 pm
Cost: £3.00
Location: The Cowick Barton Pub, Cowick Lane, Exeter, Devon, EX2 9HF, United Kingdom
EXETER - Wednesday 23 March 2016
Host: Royal Geographical Society - South West
Time: 6.30 pm
Cost: Students and Members (+1 Guest) Free. Others asked for a donation of £5.00
Location: Newman Collaborative Lecture Theatre, University of Exeter, Streatham Campus, Exeter, Devon, EX4 4QJ, United Kingdom
(number 18 on the campus map link – below).
http://www.exeter.ac.uk/visit/directions/streathammap/areaamap/
Host: Royal Geographical Society - South West
Time: 6.30 pm
Cost: Students and Members (+1 Guest) Free. Others asked for a donation of £5.00
Location: Newman Collaborative Lecture Theatre, University of Exeter, Streatham Campus, Exeter, Devon, EX4 4QJ, United Kingdom
(number 18 on the campus map link – below).
http://www.exeter.ac.uk/visit/directions/streathammap/areaamap/