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ANS Naturally Latinos Conference 3

CONTACT Serenella Linares Serenella.linares@anshome.org Eliza Cava Eliza.cava@anshome.org Naturally Latinos Conference Co-Chairs SAVE THE DATE: December 2 - December 4, 2020 Announcing our 2020 conference theme: The Audubon Naturalist Society (ANS) and its generous sponsors and dedicated partners are pro...
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Audubon Naturalist Society – A Million Penguins: Watching Penguins in the Antarctic 

A Million Penguins: Watching Penguins in the Antarctic  Thursday, November 12 at 6:00 pm  Bill Young, Author In 2016, Bill Young took a cruise from Southern Argentina to the Falklands, South Georgia, and the Antarctic Peninsula. On the trip, he saw nearly a million penguins from seven species. Enjoy his accounts of that adventure, and of the species he observed. Learn about the p...
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Audubon Naturalist Society – Primates in the Forest and the Threats They Face

Primates in the Forest and the Threats They Face Wednesday, November 11 at 6:00 pm Anneke DeLuycker, PhD Associate Professor Smithsonian-Mason School of Conservation Dr. DeLuycker explores the lives of our primate cousins, the threats they face, and why we should conserve them. Learn about her long-term research on the Andean Titi monkey, a critically endangered species living i...
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Audubon Naturalist Society – Top 10 Tree Species Native to the DMV

Top 10 Tree Species Native to the DMV Tuesday, November 10 at 6:00 pm Bradley Simpson Restoration Manager, ANS Join Restoration Manager Bradley Simpson to explore the top 10 tree species native to the DMV. We will discuss how these trees benefit the Chesapeake Bay region and the wildlife that depend on them for survival. You'll also learn how to identify these trees and where to ...
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Audubon Naturalist Society – The Zombie Insect Apocalypse

The Zombie Insect Apocalypse Wednesday, November 4 at 7:00 pm Dr. Matt Kasson (Associate Professor of Mycology and Plant Pathology) and Dr. Brian Lovett (Post-doctoral researcher) Division of Plant and Soil Sciences, West Virginia University Dr. Matt Kasson and Dr. Brian Lovett bring us a fascinating look at the fungi pathogens controlling the minds of insects. Cicadas, flies and ...
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Audubon Naturalist Society – Natural Mysteries and Little Known Facts

Natural Mysteries and Little Known Facts Friday, October 30 at 7:00 pm Alonso Abugattas Capital Naturalist Listen to fantastic nature stories by Alonso Abugattas, founder of Capital Naturalist, about fatal attractions, deceptive tricks, bioluminescence, and more. Like a moth to the flame, this presentation will lure participants into learning some of the mysteries of the natu...
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Audubon Naturalist Society—Climate Change on Your Block: What does Climate Change Look Like in the DMV?

Audubon Naturalist Society presents Climate Change on Your Block: What does Climate Change Look Like in the DMV? Monday, October 26th, from 7-8:30 PM The workshop will discuss how climate change is already impacting communities and nature in the DC region, and how to spot the signs of this happening in your neighborhood. There will be space for participants to share stories about how they exp...
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DC EcoWomen Author Talk: The Healing Powers of Nature

Join Washington DC naturalist, Melanie Choukas-Bradley for an online discussion based on her two new books Finding Solace at Theodore Roosevelt Island (September 2020) and Resilience—Connecting with Nature in a Time of Crisis (May 2020). Event hosted on October 22, 2020 from 6 to 7pm. Melanie will share what she has discovered about enjoying nature close to home. As we struggle to come to terms...
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