Nature Talks

The beauty and complexity of evolution: A focus on Arctostaphylos and its relatives

January 23, 2021

Dr. Tom Parker, January 23rd, 2021: January’s program brings the eminent Dr. Tom Parker to begin our 2021 life sciences series to discuss manzanitas and their relatives with an emphasis...

Habitat, Ecology, and Life Cycles of Fungi: “What is a Mushroom, Anyway?”

December 12, 2020

J.R. Blair, December 12th, 2020 – December’s program is for all those folks interested in fungi and mushrooms. These fruiting bodies pop up out of the ground during the fall...

Deep Forest Owls of the Pacific Northwest: A conservation dilemma

November 14, 2020

Dr. John Dumbacher, November 14th, 2020 – In this talk, Dr. John Dumbacher discusses the natural history and conservation concerns for Spotted Owls and Barred Owls, and research and potential...

Solving the Coral Reef Crisis

September 12, 2020

Dr. Luiz Rocha, September 12th, 2020 – It’s no secret that corals and the ecosystems they build are declining worldwide. These beautiful and highly diverse habitats exist in a delicate...

Living With Mountain Lions

August 15, 2020

Zara McDonald, August 15th, 2020 – a talk about mountain lions in the Bay Area, their biology and the recent changes our study has uncovered about these shy and elusive animals living...

Wildlife Corridors

June 27, 2020

Dr. Tiffany Yap, June 27th, 2020 – a lecture on the importance of wildlife corridors and habitat connectivity for native animals...