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An evening with Erica McAlister

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Date: Thursday, February 20, 2025
Time: 6pm
Price: £60

Flies, the true saviours of this planet (and beyond)

6pm Thursday 20 February 2025

An evening with the wonderful, fascinating, hilarious Erica McAlister means you will never look at flies the same way again.

Erica is a world-renowned entomologist and Principal Curator at the Natural History Museum where she presides over a collection of literally millions of flies.

In 2021 she presented her own series ‘Metamorphosis – How Insects Transformed Our World’ on BBC Radio 4, published as a book in April 2024, and she’s author of more award-winning popular science books The Secret Life of Flies and The Inside Out of Flies, and the 2022 children’s book A Bug’s World.

Erica has been discovering amazing insects at Knepp and wowing us, our ecologists and young students on our field summer courses. We can’t wait to share with you her eye-popping, jaw-dropping stories – knowledge that is also vital for the future of the planet.

Ticket includes a welcome glass of bubbly, 45 min talk and 3-course dinner in the Wilding Kitchen. Hosted by Isabella Tree & Charlie Burrell, with audience Q&A and book signing.

Our 12+ Policy

Knepp Wildland Safaris, our gardens and campsite are all about the quiet and patient observation of nature.

Some of the species we are likely to encounter are shy or can be frightened by loud noises or sudden movements. Our campsite with open-air fire-pits, wood-burning stoves and an on-site pond is unsuitable for small children.

For this reason, our safaris, garden visits, holiday cottages and campsite are suitable only for children of 12 and over.

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