Ian Alexander is available in the London area and further afield to speak on Natural History subjects.

Talks can be given in person, with the advantage of social interaction, live demonstration, and actually seeing and handling specimens and rare books, or over the Internet via Zoom.

Camouflage without Spots 

A lively lecture/demonstration of the principles of animal camouflage ‘for ages 8 to 80’ using physical objects and photographs

The English Love Affair with Nature

A lively talk, illustrated with slides and hand specimens, of the history  of our nation’s long, passionate love affair with nature, from art to gardening and the animal cruelty movement to conservation

Urban Nature Reserve

A lively talk, illustrated with slides, of the life of the Gunnersbury Triangle local nature reserve, with its history, activities, conservation work, and wildlife