Speaker Series

Saturday, May 10th  | The Fascinating World of Bats

Our coastal lagoon is habitat to multiple species of bats rarely seen by those who visit its trails. Guest speaker Cynthia Myers of Project Wildlife is a wildlife outreach volunteer. Come learn about their anatomy, the niche they fill in the environment and how to protect local populations, plus get a peek of a live bat ambassador. Ages 10+

Saturday, June 14th  | Saving our Waterways

Guest Speaker Navy McKee, CEO of Kai Pono Solutions, has invented a storm drain filtration device to work within the water infrastructure while also tracking flow rates, contaminates, and maintenance cycles. Come hear her vision. Ages 12+

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+