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Introducing Maryland's Ambassadors of the Wild Kingdom Thursday, January 7 at 5:00 pm Echo Uzzo Education Director/Co-Founder, Echoes of Nature At Echoes of Nature, animal ambassadors act as environmental educators to represent their wild counterparts in Maryland. During this presentation from Co-founder Echo Uzzo, you'll meet animals live, on camera, including a box turtle, […]
Spirituality in Nature in Tumultuous Times: Learning from Our Elders Beth Norcross Founder and Executive Director of the Center for Spirituality in Nature Thursday, January 14, 7:00 - 8:30 pm Join us for a meaningful conversation with Beth Norcross as we discuss how nature can offer wisdom and guidance for us during challenging times. An […]
101 Great Birds from Around the World Tuesday, January 19 at 7:00 pm Mark Garland Naturalist/ ANS' Bartsch Award Winner Join celebrated local naturalist Mark Garland for a look at some of the most interesting birds that exist across our marvelous planet. Mark will share stunning photographs and stories of beautiful and unusual birds […]
Surprising Ways We Restore Western Maryland's Natural Treasures Thursday, January 28 at 7:00 pm Deborah Landau Conservation Ecologist, The Nature Conservancy Deborah Landau will discuss the work The Nature Conservancy does in western Maryland to ensure the health and resiliency of our natural areas. This work ranges from bringing back natural processes, like fire, […]
Neighborhood Nature: Plants, Insects, and Fungi in our City Backyards Wednesday, February 3 at 7:00 pm Martha Weiss Professor, Department of Biology, Georgetown University During the pandemic, Dr. Martha Weiss, Professor of Biology at Georgetown University, has found inspiration, solace, and delight on daily walks through her urban neighborhood. Enjoy viewing, through her eyes, […]
Mammals of Maryland: The Losses and Gains Thursday, February 4 at 7:00 pm Steve Sheffield Professor of Biology, Bowie State University Bowie State University Professor of Biology Steve Sheffield will detail examples of recent extirpations (losses) of mammals from Maryland. You'll get information about their former ranges, the causes of extirpation, and data on the […]
How We Can Help Wild Elephants & Why We Should Tuesday, February 9 at 7:00 pm Patricia Welty Member of the Animal Law Section’s Wildlife Committee Patricia Welty, Executive Director of A Vegan Life, will talk about why elephant populations are declining, and their role as a keystone species that heavily influences other wildlife […]
Understanding Misunderstood Wildlife in the DMV Wednesday, February 10 at 7:00 pm Alonso Abugattas Capital Naturalist, Founder Get comfortable and ready to enjoy this talk by Capital Naturalist Founder, Alonso Abugattas, as he demystifies some misunderstood wildlife in our region. Many animals are the subjects of fear or disgust until people know more about […]
Murder Hornets: The Battle Begins! Thursday, February 11 at 7:00 pm Dr. Samuel Ramsey vanEngelsdorp's Lab, University of Maryland The Asian Giant Hornet grabbed the morbid curiosity of the public after being featured on Good Morning America. Join Entomologist Dr. Samuel Ramsey to explore how the sensationalism around the invasive “Murder Hornets” could aid […]
February Conservation Café: Breaking Environmental News with Lisa Friedman New York Times Climate & Environment Reporter Thursday, February 11 at 7:00 PM Lisa Friedman is a reporter on the New York Times climate desk, focusing on climate and environmental policy in Washington. She has covered eight international climate talks and chased climate-related stories from the […]