Speaker Series
Monarch Butterfly
Thursday, April 11th
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Speaker: Mia Monroe and Ole Schell
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Topic:
Where have all the monarchs gone? Recent population trends and data on the Monarch Butterfly will be shared, as well as the good habitat work going on throughout Marin, especially Ole Schell's West Marin Monarch Sanctuary. Tips for how you can help will be offered, and a few controversies will be discussed, such as the role of eucalyptus and the dangers of tropical milkweed. Local photographers will be featured, and the work of the Marin Monarch Working Group will be a focus.
Ethical Wildlife Photography
Thursday, May 9, 2024
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Speaker: Sarah Killingsworth
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Topic:
Wildlife photography is an increasingly popular hobby, and time in nature observing wildlife can bring great joy to a photographer. Wildlife images can be powerful tools for conservation and education. At the same time, our time with wildlife impacts the individual animal and potentially the entire ecosystem. Using her own photos to highlight the concepts, Sarah will discuss photography ethics and etiquette - what they are, and why they matter. She will also share tips for photographing our natural world in ways that create impactful images.
Declining Shorebird Populations
Thursday, June 13th
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Speaker: Nils Warnock - Individual / Cypress Grove Research Center
More information will be listed soon
Vagrancy in Birds
Thursday, September 12th
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Speaker: Daniel Edelstein
More information will be announced closer to the event
Raptor Quest: Chasing America’s Raptors
Thursday, October 10th
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Speaker: Scott Harris (Author & Photographer)
More information will be be announced closer to the event