What is it? A monthly lecture series that starts in late fall and runs into the following spring that seeks to inform, educate, and entertain. etc.
TUCSON: Series starts in September and runs through May. Lectures will be held in the DuVal Auditorium at University Medical Center on the second Monday of the month at 7:00p.m
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GREEN VALLEY: Lectures are held October through May at the Green Valley Public Library on the 3rd Saturday of the month at 10:00a.m.
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Next Tucson Lecture
April 12 -- Monday, 7pmBirds & Natural History of Mato Grosso, Brazil with Mark Pretti
With large regions of undisturbed tropical forest, an abundance of rivers and wetlands, a tremendous diversity of flora and fauna, and outstanding birding and wildlife viewing, Mato Grosso, Brazil is one of the world's finest natural destinations. Here a 500-mile long transect passes through some of Earth's richest habitats where over 200 species of mammals and almost 750 species of birds make their homes. In the far south, one finds the world's largest freshwater wetland, the Pantanal, while in the north is pristine Amazonian rainforest. In between these two biomes is the vast cerrado, an area of grasslands, dry forest and the southernmost hints of Amazonia. In this presentation we'll explore the biological richness of Mato Grosso and learn about many of the animals and plants that are found there.
Mark Pretti is a perpetual student of nature as well as a humble teacher focusing on birds, natural history, and conservation. Based in Hereford, AZ, he worked for seven years as a naturalist at The Nature Conservancy's Ramsey Canyon Preserve. He has also moonlighted as field trip coordinator and trip leader for the Southwest Wings Birding and Nature Festival, as board member and trip leader for Huachuca Audubon Society, and as office manager, trip leader, and head dishwasher for Mark Pretti Nature Tours. Good fortune has allowed him to lead many trips to Arizona, Mexic, Belize, Ecuador, and Brazil where he's greatly enjoyed seeing and learning about the birds and natural history of these wonderful places.
Harpy Eagle by Franck Shoj.
Next Green Valley Lecture
March 20 -- Saturday, 10 am
The Exciting Nightlife of Bats! with Karen Krebbs
Did you know Arizona is home to 28 species of bats? Karen Krebbs, Conservation Biologist at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum's Center for Sonoran Desert Studies and local bat expert, will talk about the natural history of these amazing animals and some of her research projects. Bats are fascinating and interesting creatures. Join us for an entertaining and educational program and learn more about these beneficial mammals of the evening! Karen will also present a live bat after the lecture.
Pallid Bat by Karen Krebbs.
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