Glowing Fireworms Anyone?

Fireworms are mating! If you are interested in watching small worms mating & glowing like green light sticks now is the season. VIP Mary has selected August and September for the more intense light show. These fireworms or glowworms, Odontosyllis phosphorea, swim up from the bottom to mate on the surface water for half an hour. When thousands of these worms glow, it makes for a wonderful … Continue reading Glowing Fireworms Anyone?

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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

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

The head of a gray whale surfaces to breathe

ACS Lecture Series – Kirsten Donald

The next virtual webinar sponsored by the American Cetacean Society (ACS) will be held on Wednesday May 10 at 7:00pm over Zoom. Please join us to hear Kirsten Donald present on Marine Mammal Rescue, Rehabilitation & Research. No registration is required. About the Speaker: Kirsten Donald is the Vice President of  Education and Ocean Advocacy at Pacific Marine Mammal Center and Marine Mammal Biologist. She earned … Continue reading ACS Lecture Series – Kirsten Donald

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Naturally Speaking Series – What is Environmental History and What Can it Teach Us?

T 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. Hope to see you there!  When: Thursday, April 6th, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Where:  Zoom Please RSVP if you plan on … Continue reading Naturally Speaking Series – What is Environmental History and What Can it Teach Us?