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SUMMARY:Protecting the California Red-Legged Frog in Santa Cruz County
DESCRIPTION:Santa Cruz County is a critical stronghold for the threatened California red-legged frog. Join Wildlife Biologist Michael Westphal for an inside look at three decades of research\, restoration\, and on-the-ground conservation efforts centered around this remarkable amphibian. This talk explores what it takes to protect a species on the brink and how our community can help ensure the California red-legged frog thrives in Santa Cruz County for generations to come. \nLight refreshments will be served. \nREGISTER HERE\nDate & Time: Tuesday\, March 24\, 2026 | 6–8 pm\nLocation: Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History\nCapacity: 55 participants\nTicket Price: $12\nMember Discount: $5 off ticket price\nAge Limit: Open to ages 7+. Youth must be accompanied by an adult. \nAccessibility and Logistics\nThis lecture will take place at the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History. The Museum is wheelchair accessible. Street parking is available throughout the surrounding neighborhood. Restrooms and water are available onsite. Feel free to bring a notebook and pen for notes\, and come ready with questions for the lecturer. \n 
URL:https://santacruzmuseum.org/event/protecting-the-california-red-legged-frog-in-santa-cruz-county/
LOCATION:Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History\, 1305 East Cliff Drive\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260205T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260205T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T070334
CREATED:20251230T203954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T215354Z
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SUMMARY:Naturalist Night: Lichens 101
DESCRIPTION:Lichens are all around us\, yet they are often overlooked and misunderstood. \nJoin lichen expert Ken Kellman for an engaging evening exploring these fascinating organisms\, beginning with an introductory lecture followed by a hands-on lichen identification session. \nParticipants will examine a variety of local lichen species using dissecting microscopes and learn how to observe key features used in lichen identification. This interactive program is perfect for curious beginners and nature lovers looking to deepen their understanding of the living world around them. \nThis program is FULL. Join the waitlist by emailing info@santacruzmuseum.org \nLight refreshments will be served. \nInterested in continuing the lichen fun? This lecture pairs perfectly with our guided lichen walk led by Ken on February 14. \nKen Kellman is a member of the California Lichen Society and the volunteer curator of lichens and bryophytes at the herbarium in the Kenneth Norris Center for Natural History at UC Santa Cruz. \nDate & Time: Thursday\, February 5\, 2026 | 6–7:30 pmLocation: Santa Cruz Museum of Natural HistoryCapacity: 55 participantsTicket Price: $12Member Discount: $5 off ticket priceAge Limit: Open to ages 7+. Youth must be accompanied by an adult. \n\n\nFungus February programming presented with support from UCSC’s The Humanities Institute\, featuring Entangled Life: How Fungi Make our Worlds\, Change our Minds\, and Shape our Futures by British mycologist Merlin Sheldrake for this year’s Deep Read program. Learn More.
URL:https://santacruzmuseum.org/event/naturalist-night-lichens-101/
LOCATION:Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History\, 1305 East Cliff Drive\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260124T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260124T143000
DTSTAMP:20260405T070334
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SUMMARY:Member Meet-Up: Whale Disentanglement Talk
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the member and volunteer exclusive\, behind-the-scenes look at a recent whale rescue in Monterey Bay. \nFeaturing powerful footage\, this presentation offers an immersive\, firsthand view of the teamwork\, precision\, and challenges involved in freeing entangled whales safely and effectively. \nThis event is for Museum Members only.\nREGISTRATION CLOSED
URL:https://santacruzmuseum.org/event/member-meet-up-whale-disentanglement-talk/
LOCATION:Benefit Conference Center\, 8142 Moss Landing Road\, Moss Landing\, 95039\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture,Members Only,Volunteer Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251008T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251008T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T070334
CREATED:20250904T215230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T213944Z
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SUMMARY:Tracking California's Dinosaurs
DESCRIPTION:Where are all the dinosaur fossils in California? What happened to California dinosaurs? Did they exist here? Were there dinosaurs in Santa Cruz? If not\, why? \nLearn the answers to those questions and much more as we unearth the mysteries of California’s dinosaurs. Join vertebrate paleontologist and environmental geologist\, Prof. Hilde Schwartz\, as she takes us back in time to explore the rich history and hidden secrets of California’s fossil record. Light refreshments will be served prior to the start of the program. After the lecture\, there will be audience Q&A. \nREGISTER HERE\nSpeaker: Prof. Hilde L. Schwartz\, UCSC’s Dept. of Earth and Planetary Science\nClass Fee: $12 – Museum Members receive a special discounted price applied at checkout. \nAbout the Speaker:\nHilde Schwartz is an earth scientist who’s dabbled in both geology and paleontology. Her research always begins ‘in the field’\, and her main field regions have been in Africa (Kenya\, Tanzania\, Egypt) and the American southwest (including California). Hilde’s interest in dinosaurs began when she was a child (naturally)\, but was fully realized when I was invited to participate in research with the New Mexico Museum of Natural History on dinosaur sites in New Mexico. In the late 1990s\, she proposed a new class at UCSC called ‘The Natural History of Dinosaurs’\, which she taught from 1999 until her retirement from the Earth and Planetary Sciences Department in 2024. Hilde maintains an active interest in dinosaur research and will always be a dinosaur enthusiast. \n 
URL:https://santacruzmuseum.org/event/tracking-californias-dinosaurs/
LOCATION:Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History\, 1305 East Cliff Drive\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fossils,Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250930T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250930T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T070334
CREATED:20250806T040708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T204713Z
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SUMMARY:The Ancient American Cheetah
DESCRIPTION:For Safari September’s grand finale\, travel back in time to learn the mysteries of the prehistoric American Cheetah!  \nDiscover how this extinct top predator once dominated ancient North America and why it no longer exists. Using cutting-edge paleogenomics research\, uncover how scientists use prehistoric data to inform future conservation efforts. \nAfter the presentation\, Dr. Josh Kapp from UCSC will share a DNA collection kit and invite audience members to participate in a study that aims to refine techniques for aging individuals based on DNA collected from hair samples. Participation in this study is both voluntary and anonymous. \n  \nREGISTRATION\nSpeaker: Dr. Molly Cassatt-Johnstone – Paleogenomics Lab; University of California\, Santa Cruz \nClass Size: 60 participants\nMaterials: Light refreshments will be served prior to the start of the program.\nClass Fee: $5 – General | FREE for Museum Members \nAbout the Speaker:\nMolly Cassatt-Johnstone is a PhD candidate in the Paleogenomics Lab\, where she studies the evolution and conservation of felids in North America. She’s passionate about making science exciting and accessible\, and loves sharing the hidden stories preserved in ancient DNA. Her work spans a wide range of species—including mammoths\, wolves\, Steller’s sea cows\, bison\, horses\, and\, of course\, big cats—using genomics to explore their past and guide conservation. \n  \nThe Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History is thrilled to partner with the Cheetah Conservation Fund and Kara Capaldo Photography to present Safari September\, a series that highlights the majesty of mammals\, FURocious felines\, and the importance of keystone species conservation.
URL:https://santacruzmuseum.org/event/the-ancient-american-cheetah/
LOCATION:Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History\, 1305 East Cliff Drive\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fossils,Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250925T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250925T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T070334
CREATED:20250806T040933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T220651Z
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SUMMARY:Cancelled- A Brush with Conservation: Protecting Wildlife Through Art
DESCRIPTION:This Safari September lecture is all about advocacy through art!  \nJoin celebrated artists and naturalists as they share the impact their masterpieces have on conservation education\, international endangered species policies\, and how they translate conservation science to the canvas. As a behind-the-scenes bonus\, they will debut their newest works of art before and after their lecture for exclusive enjoyment. \n  \nSorry\, this program has been cancelled. \n  \nSpeakers: Megan Gnekow\, Michelle McCune\, and Marcia Sivek – Cheetah Conservation Fund\nClass Size: 60 participants\nMaterials: Light refreshments will be served prior to the start of the program.\nClass Fee: $11 – Museum Members receive a special discounted price applied at checkout. \nThe Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History is thrilled to partner with the Cheetah Conservation Fund and Kara Capaldo Photography to present Safari September\, a series that highlights the majesty of mammals\, FURocious felines\, and the importance of keystone species conservation.
URL:https://santacruzmuseum.org/event/a-brush-with-conservation-protecting-wildlife-through-art/
LOCATION:Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History\, 1305 East Cliff Drive\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250910T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250910T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T070334
CREATED:20250806T040858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T054726Z
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SUMMARY:Coexistence\, Conservation\, & Wildlife Photography
DESCRIPTION:Safari September is off to a ROARing start\, as we learn the conservation biology of big cats and other wildlife! \nThrough the lens of nature photography\, join award-winning documentarians and photographers as they share their stories and images that showcase their passion for wildlife conservation. \n  \nREGISTRATION\n  \nClass Size: 60 participants\nMaterials: Light refreshments will be served prior to the start of the program. After the lecture\, there will be an audience engagement game.\nClass Fee: $11 – Museum Members receive a special discounted price applied at checkout. \n  \nThe Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History is thrilled to partner with the Cheetah Conservation Fund to present Safari September\, a series that highlights the majesty of mammals\, FURocious felines\, and the importance of keystone species conservation.
URL:https://santacruzmuseum.org/event/safari-september-naturalist-night-wildlife-photography/
LOCATION:Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History\, 1305 East Cliff Drive\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250807T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250807T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T070334
CREATED:20250715T002636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T002636Z
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SUMMARY:Interview with an author: Taylor Lahey
DESCRIPTION:For one night only\, meet the creative genius behind the internationally acclaimed children’s book\, Câmbio. During this intimate evening\, join celebrated author Taylor Lahey as he shares the rich story behind crafting his historical fiction. \nWhat started as a research trip to Brazil evolved into an experience with a city’s time-tested sustainability program. Taylor’s work now sits at the intersection of art\, urbanism\, and environmental change and aims to reconnect people with their communities\, their environment\, and their shared humanity. \nREGISTER \nMaterials: Light refreshments will be served prior to the start of the program. \nClass Fee: $9 – Museum Members receive a special discounted price applied at checkout.
URL:https://santacruzmuseum.org/event/interview-with-an-author-taylor-lahey/
LOCATION:Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History\, 1305 East Cliff Drive\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250731T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250731T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T070334
CREATED:20250613T211459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T211538Z
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SUMMARY:The Grandeur of Giant Salamanders
DESCRIPTION:Jumbo July wraps up by showcasing the giants dwelling within the redwood duff. These gargantuan trees hide an equally massive array of wildlife\, and none more extraordinary than the seemingly mythical Giant Salamander. There is a lot to unpack with these large legends and here is an opportunity to learn about their incredible survival abilities\, diet\, size\, and behaviors. Dive into the secret life of salamanders with a conservation biologist who conducts fieldwork with these amazing animals that seem to be right out of your imagination. \nREGISTER\nInstructor: Stephen Winsor – Conservation biologist\nClass Size: 60 participants\nMaterials: Light refreshments will be served prior to the start of the program. After the lecture\, there will be an audience engagement game.\nClass Fee: $11 – Museum Members receive a special discounted price applied at checkout. \n\nThe Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History is thrilled to be partnering with the Sempervirens Fund to offer Jumbo July\, a series highlighting enormous trees\, forest-dwelling giants\, and our special exhibit: Treasured Trees: The Story of Coast Redwoods.
URL:https://santacruzmuseum.org/event/the-grandeur-of-giant-salamanders/
LOCATION:Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History\, 1305 East Cliff Drive\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture,Redwoods
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250724T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250724T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T070334
CREATED:20250613T220820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T224137Z
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SUMMARY:Redwood Stewardship with the Sempervirens Fund
DESCRIPTION:The mission of the Sempervirens Fund is to ensure the gigantic coast redwood forests in the Santa Cruz Mountains thrive for generations to come. But what does land stewardship mean and how does it relate to the conservation of an endangered tree? Learn how the Sempervirens Fund protects redwood forests in the Santa Cruz mountains\, preserves the plants and animals that call redwood forests home\, and restores the balance of nature. \nREGISTER\nInstructor: David Cowman – Sempervirens’ Director of Land Stewardship and certified forester\nClass Size: 60 participants\nMaterials: Light refreshments will be served prior to the start of the program. After the lecture\, there will be an audience engagement game.\nClass Fee: $11 – Museum Members receive a special discounted price applied at checkout. \n\nThe Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History is thrilled to be partnering with the Sempervirens Fund to offer Jumbo July\, a series highlighting enormous trees\, forest-dwelling giants\, and our special exhibit: Treasured Trees: The Story of Coast Redwoods.
URL:https://santacruzmuseum.org/event/redwood-stewardship-with-the-sempervirens-fund/
LOCATION:Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History\, 1305 East Cliff Drive\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture,Redwoods
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250717T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250717T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T070334
CREATED:20250617T010411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T010411Z
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SUMMARY:Redwoods' Transatlantic Voyage
DESCRIPTION:The Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History is thrilled to be partnering with the Sempervirens Fund to offer Jumbo July\, a series highlighting enormous trees\, forest-dwelling giants\, and our collaborative exhibit: Treasured Trees: The Story of Coast Redwoods. \nWhile California might be famous for coast redwoods\, get your passport ready as this Jumbo July lecture takes us overseas to explore the impact of the redwoods across Europe. These majestic trees\, introduced by Victorians\, are often found in public parks and country estates and thrive despite not being native to the region. But how did they get there\, and why?  \nREGISTER\nInstructor: Peggy Edwards – Santa Cruz Chapter\, California Native Plant Society\nClass Size: 60 participants\nMaterials: Light refreshments will be served prior to the start of the program. After the lecture\, there will be an audience engagement game.\nClass Fee: $11 – Museum Members receive a special discounted price applied at checkout.
URL:https://santacruzmuseum.org/event/redwoods-transatlantic-voyage/
LOCATION:Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History\, 1305 East Cliff Drive\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture,Redwoods
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250710T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250710T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T070334
CREATED:20250613T220420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T220420Z
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SUMMARY:Fire Ecology of Redwoods
DESCRIPTION:Jumbo July is off to a blazing start\, as we learn the science behind redwood trees fireproof capabilities. This hot topic will showcase the unique adaptations of redwood trees\, how wildfires transform forest ecology\, and how the ecosystems are able to bounce back. \nREGISTER\nInstructor: Brian Woodward – Sempervirens’ Land & Stewardship Committee and Forest Advisor\nClass Size: 60 participants\nMaterials: Light refreshments will be served prior to the start of the program. After the lecture\, there will be an audience engagement game.\nClass Fee: $11 – Museum Members receive a special discounted price applied at checkout. \n  \n\nThe Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History is thrilled to be partnering with the Sempervirens Fund to offer Jumbo July\, a series highlighting enormous trees\, forest-dwelling giants\, and our special exhibit: Treasured Trees: The Story of Coast Redwoods.
URL:https://santacruzmuseum.org/event/fire-ecology-of-redwoods/
LOCATION:Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History\, 1305 East Cliff Drive\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture,Redwoods
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250626T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250626T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T070334
CREATED:20250522T225133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T215151Z
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SUMMARY:The Redwood Genome
DESCRIPTION:The Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History is thrilled to be partnering with the UC Santa Cruz Genomics Institute as they open the vault to bring you a month of intriguing science mysteries and behind-the-scenes research! To celebrate the end of Genome June and the opening of the Museum’s new Treasured Trees exhibit\, our final lecture of the month will be looking at the molecular makeup of the world’s largest trees. From coniferous curiosities to sensational sequoias\, learn about the botanical science and conservation history of California’s favorite tree. \nREGISTER\nClass Size: 60 participants\nClass Fee: $11 – Museum Members receive a special discounted price applied at checkout.\nMaterials: Light refreshments will be served prior to the start of the program. After the lecture\, there will be an audience engagement game.\nFYI: This class takes place indoors.\nInstructor: Dr. Zane Moore – Plant Biology Researcher\, UC Davis
URL:https://santacruzmuseum.org/event/the-redwood-genome/
LOCATION:Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History\, 1305 East Cliff Drive\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture,Redwoods
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250619T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250619T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T070334
CREATED:20250522T230650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250606T174505Z
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SUMMARY:From Dire Wolves to Mountain Lions
DESCRIPTION:The Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History is thrilled to be partnering with the UC Santa Cruz Genomics Institute as they open the vault to bring you a month of intriguing science mysteries and behind-the-scenes research! This Genome June lecture will be a roaring good time as we uncover the mysteries of prehistoric mammals! From ancient killers to contemporary carnivores\, join paleogenomic scientists as we explore their past and learn what ancient DNA reveals about guiding conservation. \nREGISTER\nClass Size: 60 participants\nClass Fee: $11 – Museum Members receive a special discounted price applied at checkout.\nMaterials: Light refreshments will be served prior to the start of the program. After the lecture\, there will be an audience engagement game.\nFYI: This class takes place indoors. Supplies may get messy\, so casual attire is recommended.\nInstructors: Dr. Megan Supple – Principal Computational Scientist at the Colossal Foundation; Molly Cassatt-Johnstone – PhD candidate in the UCSC Paleogenomics Lab
URL:https://santacruzmuseum.org/event/from-dire-wolves-to-mountain-lions/
LOCATION:Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History\, 1305 East Cliff Drive\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250612T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250612T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T070334
CREATED:20250522T225737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250606T175641Z
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SUMMARY:The Most Interesting Fish in the World
DESCRIPTION:The Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History is thrilled to be partnering with the UC Santa Cruz Genomics Institute as they open the vault to bring you a month of intriguing science mysteries and behind-the-scenes research! Genome June will make a splash with this next lecture and just in time for World Oceans Day! Join an ichthyological researcher as he sheds light on the most interesting fish in the world: the steelhead. Or is it the rainbow trout? Take a look at the genome to uncover the difference\, or learn whether there even is a difference! \nREGISTER\nClass Size: 60 participants\nClass Fee: $11 – Museum Members receive a special discounted price applied at checkout.\nMaterials: Light refreshments will be served prior to the start of the program. After the lecture\, there will be an audience engagement game.\nFYI: This class takes place indoors.\nInstructors: Dr. Devon Pearse – Adjunct Professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology\, UCSC; Dr. Cheyenne Payne – Postdoctoral researcher at UCSC and NOAA
URL:https://santacruzmuseum.org/event/the-most-interesting-fish-in-the-world/
LOCATION:Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History\, 1305 East Cliff Drive\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture,Redwoods
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250605T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250605T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T070334
CREATED:20250522T230301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T160154Z
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SUMMARY:The Banana Slug Genome
DESCRIPTION:The Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History is thrilled to be partnering with the UC Santa Cruz Genomics Institute as they open the vault to bring you a month of intriguing science mysteries and behind-the-scenes research! We’re starting Genome June at a slow pace\, but that’s on purpose! For the first lecture of the month\, join a Paleogenomics Biomolecular Engineer who’s going to give us the slimy inside scoop on the genomic makeup of our very own California banana slug. \nREGISTER\nClass Size: 60 participants\nClass Fee: $11 – Museum Members receive a special discounted price applied at checkout.\nMaterials: Light refreshments will be served prior to the start of the program. After the lecture\, there will be an audience engagement game.\nFYI: This class takes place indoors.\nInstructors: Dr. Merly Escalona – Assistant Project Scientist at the UCSC Paleogenomics Lab in the Department of Biomolecular Engineering\, UCSC; Dr. Rachel Meyer – Director of the California Environmental DNA Program at UCSC
URL:https://santacruzmuseum.org/event/the-banana-slug-genome/
LOCATION:Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History\, 1305 East Cliff Drive\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture,Redwoods
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SUMMARY:Naturalist Night: The Hidden Life of Hummingbirds
DESCRIPTION:What’s the buzz with hummingbirds? You may have seen them in your backyard\, but how much do you really know about the secretive world of the world’s smallest bird? \nThere is a lot to unpack in these minuscule aviators and here is an opportunity to learn about their incredible flight abilities\, diet\, size\, and social behaviors. Dive into the hidden lives of hummingbirds with a conservation biologist who conducts fieldwork with this amazing avifauna. \nREGISTER\nInstructor: Stephen Winsor\, Conservation biologist \nMaterials: Light refreshments will be served prior to the start of the program. After the lecture\, there will be an audience engagement game. \nClass Fee: $12 – Museum Members receive a special discounted price applied at checkout.
URL:https://santacruzmuseum.org/event/naturalist-night-the-hidden-life-of-hummingbirds/
LOCATION:Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History\, 1305 East Cliff Drive\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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SUMMARY:Naturalist Night: Pint-Sized Parasites
DESCRIPTION:Forget the horrors lurking in the shadows\, instead ask what’s lurking under your own skin! Join an eco-pathologist to uncover the nuanced nightmares that call host organisms home. From flatworms to fungus\, learn about tiny terrors! \nREGISTER\nInstructor: Chloe Rickards\, Ecologist \nMaterials: Light refreshments will be served prior to the start of the program. After the lecture\, there will be an audience engagement game. \nClass Fee: $12 – Museum Members receive a special discounted price applied at checkout.
URL:https://santacruzmuseum.org/event/naturalist-night-pint-sized-parasites/
LOCATION:Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History\, 1305 East Cliff Drive\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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SUMMARY:Naturalist Night: The Marvels of Microfossils
DESCRIPTION:What might look like sand to the untrained eye may be the missing clue in a paleontological puzzle. Microfossils are preserved remains\, traces\, or imprints of past life\, including bones\, shells\, footprints\, and even preserved soft tissues. \nDespite their diminutive size\, they have massive implications when trying to understand the past. Learn from a paleontologist about his microscopic research and the huge discoveries he’s made! \nREGISTER\nInstructor: Wayne Thompson\, Qualified Principal Paleontologist \nMaterials: Light refreshments will be served prior to the start of the program. After the lecture\, there will be an audience engagement game. \nClass Fee: $12 – Museum Members receive a special discounted price applied at checkout.
URL:https://santacruzmuseum.org/event/naturalist-night-the-marvels-of-microfossils/
LOCATION:Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History\, 1305 East Cliff Drive\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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SUMMARY:Plein Air in Plain Sight – The Legacy of Santa Cruz Nature Painting
DESCRIPTION:Santa Cruz has been an outdoor painting hotspot since the 1890’s\, well-known across the nation as a destination for exploring art while surrounded by nature. In fact\, the Seabright Community in particular has been an artistic hub for plein air painters for over a hundred years and continues to have a robust presence even today. \nJoin Kathleen Aston\, the Museum’s Collections Manager\, as she opens the vault to spotlight rare art from the Museum’s historic archives and Taylor Seamount\, a local plein air artist trailblazing the contemporary nature painting movement. You won’t want to miss experiencing this living timeline of Santa Cruz’s art scene. \nLight refreshments will be served prior to the start of the program. \nClass Fee: $11 – Museum Members receive a special discounted price applied at checkout. \nInstructors: Kathleen Aston\, Collections Manager at the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History\, & Taylor Seamount\, local artist/activist/instructor \nREGISTER
URL:https://santacruzmuseum.org/event/plein-air-in-plain-sight-the-legacy-of-santa-cruz-nature-painting/
LOCATION:Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History\, 1305 East Cliff Drive\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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