A collection of videos for continuing education.

Naturally Speaking Series (sponsored by the Cabrillo National Monument Foundation-CNMF)

2024

This is How We Get Ants – Ecological Effects of Ant Invasions – David Holway received a B.A. in zoology from UC Berkeley and a Ph.D in biology from the University of Utah. He joined the UC San Diego faculty in 2001 and has served as campus director of the UC Natural Reserve System and chair of the section of Ecology, Behavior & Evolution.

The Youth Apprentice Summer Experience – The Conservation and Environmental Stewardship Apprenticeship Program is a volunteer program at Cabrillo National Monument that connects female-identifying and nonbinary youth ages 13-18 to science at the park. With the guidance of female mentors, the youth engage in scientific research and science communication projects. As one of these capstone projects, the youth apprentices will present on their summer experience at Cabrillo National Monument. 

The Endangered Species Act and How Everyone can Contribute to Conservation – Kaye London, Fish and Wildlife Biologist, works for US Fish and Wildlife Service as a Classification Biologist. She works with the species’ experts and Agency managers to apply the Endangered Species Act regulations. She provides input for determinations regarding listing status for at-risk and listed species. She got her start at Cabrillo National Monument as a volunteer in 2006 where she loved assisting with herp surveys, shorebird surveys, tidepool monitoring, or any opportunity available. She graduated from Humboldt State University and now works remotely for the Southeast Region for USFWS. Cabrillo National Monument remains one of her favorite places.

San Diego’s Native Bees and the Plants They Love – San Diego County is a biodiversity hotspot for both plants and pollinators. Patricia Simpson and Jess Mullins will be talking about native bees and the plants they depend on in the county and ways to support them in your backyard.

2023

Cultural Resources of Cabrillo National Monument – What does the Old Point Loma Lighthouse, the Visitor Center Complex, and the view from Whale Watch Trail all have in common? Why, these are just a few of the Cultural Resources at Cabrillo National Monument! Join Sabrena Stembridge, Cultural Resources Specialist at Cabrillo National Monument, as she discusses these and more in this Naturally Speaking science talk.

Flying Machines – Avian Adaptations for Flight – 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 Speaking science talk.

What is Environmental History and What Can it Teach Us? – Join Ranger Cyrus Forman is an environmental historian, which means he investigates the past, present, and future of our ecosystems and the environmental movements that protect them. Join him for a live, virtual talk to learn about this fascinating topic and his work in the field. 

The Great Migration – Gray Whales from Alaska to Baja – Join marine biologist Sarah Taber as she discusses Gray Whales, and what one might expect to see as they migrate through San Diego on their way to and from their breeding/calving lagoons.

2022

Should I Stay or Should I Go: Range Shifts in the Tidepools – Join Anthony Truong, Ecologist at Cabrillo, for a presentation on species shifting their ranges as a response to climate change.

Building San Salvador –  Join Dr. Ray Ashley, President of the Maritime Museum of San Diego, for a presentation on the monumental undertaking of building a 16th century sailing vessel.

You are a Scientist: Exploration & Discovery with Community Science – Join vegetation technician and community science advocate Patricia Simpson as she introduces you to crowdsourcing for science, and learn about some amazing discoveries made by people like you.

Coastal Fog – A Lifeline for Native Plants – Join environmental scientist Taro Katayama and geoscientist Brent Wilder to learn more about the connection between plants and fog.

2021

Agaves and Bats: A Plant-Pollinator Love Story  – Dr. Kristen Lear, bat conservationist,  spoke on agave plants and the bats that pollinate them.

Diversity, natural history, and conservation of San Diego’s Native Bees  – Dr. James Hung discussed San Diego’s 700+ species of native bees, including a rare find right here at the monument!

North American Rocky Intertidal Zones  – Stephen Whitaker, a Marine Ecologist for the U.S. National Park Service at Channel Islands National Park

Conservation of the Smaller Majority  – Paige Howorth – Curator of Entomology at the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance

Successful Pollination  – Factors that Influence the Plants and Pollinators of Coastal Southern and Baja California – Dr. Sula Vanderplank – botanist and conservationist

CABR Talks

What Is the NPS App? (2021-05-26)

CABR Talks – Tutorial on how to use the NPS App given by Cabrillo Park Staff.

CABR Talks – Black Abalone Habitat in Southern California (2021-06-29)

Dr. Henry and her students from University of California Irvine discuss their recent study of black abalone habitat in southern California. This is a great opportunity to learn more about the presence of abalone in the intertidal.

TPERP Conference Talks

2025

Happy Trails! – Semi-Automated Trail Use Monitoring Program by Taro Katayama

Wait, we have how many Fresnel Lens? by Sabrena Stembridge

The Science behind our Management: Collaborative Science in our southern California National Parks by Keith Lombardo

Native Bees of Cabrillo National Monument by Patricia Simpson

2024

Opening Remarks
Opening Remarks (Audio Described)

Opening Remarks by Ranger Lauren Pandori

Plant Pollinator Phenology Project
Plant Pollinator Phenology Project (Audio Described)

Plant Pollinator Phenology Project, presented by Cabrillo SIP Kaelynn and CESAP Interns

California Geology: What’s Under Cabrillo National Monument?
California Geology: What’s Under Cabrillo National Monument? (Audio Described)

California Geology: What’s Under Cabrillo National Monument? by Anna Golub from Scripps Institute of Oceanography

Kelp Forests
Kelp Forests (Audio Described)

Kelp Forests by Dr. Ed Parnell from Scripps Institute of Oceanography

Co-creating Equitable Marine Research and Creating Safe Spaces for Indigenous Youth
Co-creating Equitable Marine Research and Creating Safe Spaces for Indigenous Youth (Audio Described)

Co-creating Equitable Marine Research and Creating Safe Spaces for Indigenous Youth given by Dr. Rodriguez from Kumeyaay Community College and Kelsey Miller from Scripps Institute of Oceanography

2022

Shorebirds of Cabrillo
Shorebirds of Cabrillo (Audio Described)

VIP Pam discusses Shorebird Monitoring at Cabrillo National Monument.

Thermal Ecology of Crabs
Thermal Ecology of Crabs (Audio Described)

Sonya Timko, Ph.D. Student in Marine Biology at Scripps Institution of Oceanography discusses Thermal Ecology of Crabs.

Natural Resources Decision Making at Cabrillo National Monument
Natural Resources Decision Making at Cabrillo National Monument (Audio Described)

Ranger Lauren Pandori discusses the Decision Making process in Natural Resources.

Tidepool Safety: You and the Visitor
Tidepool Safety: You and the Visitor (Audio Described)

Ranger Brie discusses safety at the tidepools at Cabrillo National Monument.

Photography – A Perspective on Parks
Photography – A Perspective on Parks (Audio Described)

Ranger Carmen discusses her journey with photography.

Kelp in Everyday Products
Kelp in Everyday Products (Audio Described)

VIP Mary discusses some of the many uses of Kelp in everyday household products.

2021

30 Years of Intertidal Monitoring at Cabrillo National Monument
30 Years of Intertidal Monitoring at Cabrillo National Monument (Audio Described)

Dr. Lauren Pandori, NPS Marine Biologist and Lauren Strope, SDSU MS Student discuss 30 years of Intertidal Monitoring at Cabrillo National Monument at the 2021 TPERP Conference.

Outreach Tools Reduce Deleterious Visitor Activities in Marine Protected Areas
Outreach Tools Reduce Deleterious Visitor Activities in Marine Protected Areas (Audio Described)

Outreach Tools Reduce Deleterious Visitor Activities in Marine Protected Areas, presented by Parth Jhaveri, MS Project Scientist/Biologist at ERM (Environmental Resources Management) at the 2021 TPERP Conference held at Cabrillo National Monument.

Underfoot in Cabrillo National Monument
Underfoot in Cabrillo National Monument (Audio Described)

Underfoot in Cabrillo National Monument by Stephen Schellenberg, SDSU Professor of Geological Sciences, presented at the 2021 TPERP Conference at Cabrillo National Monument.

Seaweed Diversity in Southern California Tide Pools
Seaweed Diversity in Southern California Tide Pools (Audio Described)

Seaweed Diversity in Southern California Tide Pools presented by Dr. Laura Elsberry, CSUF Part-time faculty at the 2021 TPERP Conference at Cabrillo National Monument.

1996

Cabrillo  1996 Initial TPERP Training –  Gary Evans

This was part of the first Tidepool Protection, Education and Restoration Program (TPERP) training at Cabrillo National Monument in 1996. This was also the start of the TPERP program. It was the fall of 1996, Mary Beth Varga was the VIP Coordinator, Mark Long, in LE, was the sort of TPEPP Coordinator.

American Cetacean Society

American Cetacean Society – San Diego Chapter speaker series

Santa Monica Fund (SAMO)

Volunteer Videos (Lots of videos made during the Covid Pandemic)

San Diego Natural History Museum

San Diego Natural History Museum

The San Diego Natural History History Museum is the second oldest scientific institution in California and third oldest west of the Mississippi. The Nat seeks to interpret the natural world through research, education and exhibits, to promote understanding of the evolution and diversity of southern California and the peninsula of Baja California, and to inspire in all a respect for nature and the environment. Welcome to our Channel. Stay curious, enjoy, and always ask questions

The State of Biodiversity 2022 ft. Chris Schell, Ph.D – YouTube
Jump to the start of Dr. Chris Schell’s talk: 06:30 Which features of a city impact animal persistence and evolution? How do economic and social differences across our neighborhoods impact urban biodiversity? And why are coyotes an excellent species model to address these questions?

Nat Talk: e’Muht Mohay – Love of the Land – YouTube
In this talk, Michael Connolly Miskwish will discuss the Kumeyaay relationship with the land and the ecological relationship of traditional Kumeyaay practices. Topics will include traditional agriculture, fire science, hydrological enhancement, and materials science.

Bay Nature Talks

Bay Nature Talks
This is a good source of nature zoom lectures. It is of course based in San Francisco area but 98% of the info does apply to Southern Ca too. You can pick & choose of what personally interests you.

Various Presentations

I Love A Clean San Diego
Daphne Warren, Environmental Educator, for I Love A Clean San Diego, gave a presentation at Cabrillo National Monument on Friday June 23, 2023 in San Diego.

Last revised 21-Sep-25