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Naturally Speaking Series – FindThatLizard – Climate Change, Science Outreach, and Lizards of Southern California

Join herpetologist and ecologist Dr. Earyn McGee as she discusses how lizards in the southwestern US may be impacted by climate change, interesting research about lizards in Southern California, and how to engage broader audiences in herpetology (the study of reptiles and amphibians) as a career and a hobby! When: Wednesday, January 15th, 6:00 – 7:00 PM Where:  Zoom Cost: Free RSVP today Sponsored by … Continue reading Naturally Speaking Series – FindThatLizard – Climate Change, Science Outreach, and Lizards of Southern California

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Did You Miss It? – 3 Parks, 3 Stories – Conservation in Southern California National Parks

If you missed this talk, it’s available to watch on the Cabrillo National Monument Foundation’s YouTube site. It was an excellent talk with Keith giving us a holiday special providing six stories of hope. One of those stories was about the effort to save the black abalone. During the talk, Keith referred to a storymap presentation which explained why the conservation was occurring along with … Continue reading Did You Miss It? – 3 Parks, 3 Stories – Conservation in Southern California National Parks

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Naturally Speaking Series – 3 Parks, 3 Stories – Conservation in Southern California National Parks

To preserve and protect our national parks takes diverse perspectives, creative ideas, and deep problem-solving skills. Join Dr. Keith Lombardo, the director of the Southern California Research Learning Center, to explore some conservation success stories from Channel Islands National Park, Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, and Cabrillo National Monument! When: Tuesday, December 3rd, 6:00 – 7:00 PM Where:  Zoom Cost: Free RSVP today Sponsored … Continue reading Naturally Speaking Series – 3 Parks, 3 Stories – Conservation in Southern California National Parks

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ACS Lecture Series – Michaela Alksne

The next virtual webinar sponsored by the American Cetacean Society (ACS) will be held on Wednesday November 13 at 7:00pm over Zoom. Michaela Alksne will be the speaker. No registration is required. About the Presentation: Michaela Alksne will be speaking on “Whale Music: Long-term biogeographic patterns of Blue and Fin whale moans in the Southern California Bight”. About the Speaker: Michaela Alksne (she/her/hers) is a … Continue reading ACS Lecture Series – Michaela Alksne

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Encore Perfomance of the Glowing Fireworms

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 Encore Perfomance of the Glowing Fireworms

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ACS Lecture Series – Dr. Audra Ames

The next virtual webinar sponsored by the American Cetacean Society (ACS) will be held on Wednesday September 11 at 7:00pm over Zoom. Dr. Audra Ames will be the speaker. No registration is required. About the Presentation: Dr. Audra Ames will be speaking on Communication sounds of narwhal and beluga whales. About the Speaker: Dr. Audra Ames is a bioacoustician studying the communication and echolocation systems … Continue reading ACS Lecture Series – Dr. Audra Ames