Speaker Series

Special Date, Saturday, July 19th  | The Mysterious Oarfish

Why are these deep-sea fish, known in Japanese folklore, washing up on the beaches of California? Guest Speaker Ben Frable, Collection Manager of the Marine Vertebrate Collection at Scripps Institution, explains the phenomenon. Ages 12+ 

Special Date, Saturday, July 26th  | When Humans & Wildlife Conflict

What do you do when a bear invites itself into your campground or a coyote attacks your leashed dog? Join us for a special presentation by Wildlife Biologist and Human-Wildlife Conflict Specialist - Ian Keith. Ages 15+. 

Saturday, August 9th   | San Diego Tracking Team

Interested in wildlife tracking? Volunteers of the SDTT learn to recognize animal tracks and other signs to monitor the activity of local wildlife. Longtime member Fred Kramer will discuss the program’s data collection and training programs, plus how to identify some common species. Ages 12+

Saturday, September 13th   |  Snakes ... Continued

Welcome back Bruce Ireland and Alan Chornack, with a gang of volunteers who relocate snakes from residences to more appropriate habitat. Meet some of their favorite venomous and non-venomous snakes, including recent rescues from the local reptile community. Ages 5+