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A website for the Volunteers in Parks (VIPs) at Cabrillo National Monument, San Diego, CA
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Continuing Education

ACS Lecture Series – Jessica Crance

The next virtual webinar sponsored by the American Cetacean Society (ACS) will be held on Wednesday July 12 at 7:00pm over Zoom. Jessica Crance will be presenting “Right on the brink: Can North Pacific right whales be saved?” No registration is required. About the Speaker:Jessica Crance is a marine mammal bioacoustician with the Cetacean Assessment and Ecology Program at the Alaska Fisheries Science Center’s Marine Mammal … Continue reading ACS Lecture Series – Jessica Crance

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What is in the Tidepools

What’s in the Tidepools? – June 2023

(NPS Photo/P. Geisler) As we enter the summer season, a variety of bird sightings highlight this month. Don’t forget to visit the Tidepool Videos page. A Great Horned Owl was observed by Pauline at closing in the upper portion of the park. A Green Heron was observed in the tidepools by VIP Mary. VIP Patrick photographed a Sea Gull with one of the three chicks … Continue reading What’s in the Tidepools? – June 2023

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What is in the Tidepools

What’s in the Tidepools? – May 2023

(NPS Photo/D. Wieder) As we finish up our tidepool season, here are some highlights from May. Remember to send in your photos; we truly appreciate sharing them with everyone. Don’t forget to visit the Tidepool Videos page. The Striped Shore Crab can be found in the cracks near the tidepool entrance. The new Ocean Side Trail started to be constructed at the park. Various workers … Continue reading What’s in the Tidepools? – May 2023

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Continuing Education

Naturally Speaking Series – Flying Machines – Avian Adaptations for Flight

This a hybrid event – in-person in the auditorium as well as a free event on Zoom. Biologist and science educator Sam Wynns is nerdy for birds. From their beautiful feathers, melodic songs, and silly dances she appreciates all things avian, but one amazing characteristic stands above all – their ability to fly. Join Sam as she explores avian adaptations for flight in this interactive, family friendly Naturally … Continue reading Naturally Speaking Series – Flying Machines – Avian Adaptations for Flight

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