Scientist, Author, Educator, Tree Canopy Biologist
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Featured Video

In a Google Science Fair Hangout On Air conversation with editor-in-chief of Scientific American, Mariette DiChristina, Dr. Lowman discusses how she became fascinated with what is happening at the tops of trees, what kinds of studies she has done on her treetop walkways, and more.

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Dr. Margaret Lowman is currently Director of Global Initiatives, Lindsay Chair of Botany & Senior Scientist in Plant Conservation at the California Academy of Sciences.

New Book

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Challenges of Global Canopy Ecology and Conservation
Lowman, Margaret; Devy, Soubadra; Ganesh, T. (Eds.)
2013, XIX, 444 p. 100 illus., 78 illus. in color.

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  • Uses the major findings of the 5th International Canopy Conference as a platform for organization
  • Assembles a global authorship to examine past accomplishments and future initiatives critical in forest conservation
  • Presents articles that represent future priorities and advancements for canopy science in the next decade

Featured Project

CanopyMeg and TREE Foundation are working to conserve the Church Forests of Ethiopia, but we need your help!

This unique opportunity not only reduces your carbon footprint, but also saves biodiversity, fresh water, natural medicines, pollinators, and insures the future spiritual heritage of an African nation. Read more.

Current Projects

The Nature Research Center

The Nature Research Center (NRC) is the new wing of the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences. Its goal is to bring research scientists and their work into the public eye, help demystify what can be an intimidating field of study, better prepare science educators and students, and inspire a new generation of young scientists. Dr. Lowman is the Director of the Nature Research Center.
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TREE Foundation

TREE Foundation pursues and promotes research, education, and exploration to advance the conservation of our planet's botanical resources and ecosystems dependent upon them.
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REU Canopy Explorers

Designed for eight students, four with ambulatory disabilities and four without, this project is based on the idea that a wheelchair is not a limit to good field biology. Students will engage in canopy research to learn about herbivory, arthropods, and in particular, small critters called tardigrades (or water bears).
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Sloth Conservation

The Pygmy three-toed sloth is one of the world’s most endangered animals and the TREE Foundation has established a special fund to support canopy research on sloths.
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Out on a Limb - Forest Canopies

Out on a Limb - Forest Canopies is an ecology education canopy exhibit funded by National Science Foundation’s informal science education program.
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Base Camp Sarasota

A biological field station planned for Sarasota county meant to establish a research and education center offering state-of-the-art laboratory facilities and small conference and environmental education facilities amidst the natural habitat of southwest Florida.
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Canopy Walkway Construction

Canopy Construction Associates is staffed by scientists and construction experts who have both the ability and experience to work high above the ground in remote (and not so remote) locations. CCA provides canopy access and consultation with regard to the appropriate site location, selection of access options, and costs.
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Books, Publications and Column

Dr. Lowman has authored more than 100 peer-reviewed scientific publications and several books including Life in the Treetops, It’s a Jungle Up There, and Methods in Forest Research.

Dr. Lowman’s column Nature’s Secrets can be found in the Sarasota Herald-Tribune and The News & Observer.
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It's a Jungle Up
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Methods in Forest
Canopy Research
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Life in the Treetops

CanopyMeg Twitter Feed

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Tree canopy biologist, educator, writer, public speaker. Director of Global Initiatives/Senior Scientist of Plant Conservation at California Academy of Sciences
  • Address to Penang Forest Service, University & Park staff on biodiversity research @calacademy, to plan canopy walk https://t.co/BOOtjqTNXd
  • Penang Hill, canopy walkway site where 1.5 mil citizens have easy access to treetops, & get Malaysian kids outside! https://t.co/jSERwvfOw3
  • Special collections tour @calacademy for @OpenBiome CEO, son James, in SF for DRK Fdn training course https://t.co/pxOL3FzDuq
  • Welcoming 1 of 8 @NSF REU students. Tali checks @calacademy collections to help her study Ethiopian pollinators. https://t.co/PypPQ5iKlf
  • Canopy Meg: A Modern Day Pioneer Who Wears Her Levi’s® in the Rainforest Treetops - Levi Strauss https://t.co/CPIzYVAnrB

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    Fashion versus Function in the Canopy? Levi’s talk to CanopyMeg
    In this article from Levi Strauss & Co., CanopyMeg is described as being a modern day pioneer who wears her Levi’s® in the rainforest treetops. Dr. Meg Lowman is a woman of many titles; she is an American biologist, educator, ecologist, writer, editor and public speaker....
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    Mr. Klein’s fifth grade class learns about the rain forest during Skype session with CanopyMeg
    Mr. Klein’s class learned about the rain forest from Canopy Meg and asked lots of great questions. Thank you to Mr. Jason Klein, 5th Grade Teacher at Clifford Wise Intermediate/Middle School, and all the students. ...
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    Gary Braasch – A Tribute to Mother Nature’s Favorite Son
    World-acclaimed photojournalist Gary Braasch died on March 7, 2016 while photographing coral bleaching on the Great Barrier Reef, Australia. Gary’s passion was to visualize climate change and educate the public about the serious impacts of humans on natural systems. His photographs told vivid stories about...
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    Women in Science Summit 2016 Recap [VIDEO]
    Check out this video from the 28 January 2016 Women in Science Summit (co-hosted by CanopyMeg Lowman) at the California Academy of Sciences, that inspired thousands of young professionals, both men and women! ...
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    Fifth grade class Skype session with CanopyMeg
    Mrs. Mahon’s 5th graders read “The Most Beautiful Roof in the World: Exploring the Rainforest Canopy” and then spoke to CanopyMeg via Skype from their classroom! ...
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