Naturally Speaking Talks
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The Peregrine Falcon – Fastest Animal in the World!
Please join volunteer naturalist Don Endicott to learn about Peregrine Falcons, the fastest animal on Earth! Don will talk about the Peregrine’s highly specialized physical features and aerial skills, adaptations required for successfully capturing prey while reaching speeds over 200 miles an hour. Their natural history, courtship behaviors, and remarkable comeback from near extinction in the mid-1960s will also be discussed. Featured throughout the talk is a selection of Don’s photographs taken as a volunteer nest site monitor supporting banding at Cabrillo National Monument for the past nine seasons.
What: Naturally Speaking public science talk
When: Wednesday, February 19th, 6:00 - 7:00 PM Pacific
Where: Zoom
How: Register at https://give.cnmf.org/product/NS/naturally-speaking-event-rsvp
Cost: Free!
After registration confirmation, you will receive the zoom link.
Gabriel-Philip Santos is a paleontologist, educator, and storyteller. He is currently the Director of Visitor Engagement and Education at the Alf Museum of Paleontology. He received his B.Sc. in biology at University of California-Irvine, and his M.Sc. in geology at California State University-Fullerton. His previous research interests focused on the Eocene vertebrate fauna of Southern California and the paleobiology of marine mammals. He now focuses his work on science education and engaging audiences through projects like the Cosplay for Science Initiative. He was named a 2021 Grosvenor Teacher Fellow with National Geographic and Lindblad Expeditions for his work in science education and is also a host for the popular digital series, PBS Eons, where he gets to share stories about the ancient world.
When Rhinos Roamed and Walruses Were Weird: The Story of Life in Ancient SoCal
Today, we know Southern California for its sunny days and sprawling cities. But if we travel through the pages of geologic history, the world we know would have looked unrecognizable through the ages. From ancient rainforests 45 million years ago to sunken seagrass meadows 15 million years ago, Southern California has undergone incredible environmental changes and hosted a wonderful assortment of strange, but somewhat familiar creatures. Join paleontologist Gabriel-Philip Santos as we go back to when rhinos roamed and when walruses were weird!
When: Tuesday, March 18th, 6:00 - 7:00 PM Pacific
Where: Zoom (link will be sent in email after registration)
How: Register at https://give.cnmf.org/product/NS-31825/naturally-speaking-event-rsvp
Cost: Free!