Studying Nature in L.A.
Free Webinar Series for Students and Families, presented in Spanish
At the Natural History Museum, we study and share stories of the amazing nature in and around Los Angeles from the past, present, and future. In each episode of this 3 part series, presented in Spanish, we’ll hear from a different Museum scientist, who will take us behind the scenes and out into the field, showcasing the real specimens and tools they use in their work. Participants will learn how and why we study nature in Los Angeles— including things like reptiles, marine mammals, and urban carnivores! Through our vast collections, innovative research techniques, and the help of community members, join us as we explore L.A.’s biodiversity by documenting our wild neighbors and sharing their stories!
April 29 | 1:00 pm
How do we study L.A.’s marine mammals?
Meet Jorge Velez-Juarbe, Associate Curator of Marine Mammals, as we get a behind the scenes look at the Museum’s marine mammal collections, and learn about the amazing diversity of marine mammals that live off our coast-- both past and present!
May 6 | 1:00 pm
How do we study L.A.’s reptiles?
Join Nefti Camacho, Collections Manager of Herpetology, to learn how we study the reptiles of Los Angeles through our vast collection of specimens! We’ll get an up-close look at how Nefti works with reptile specimens and hear what inspired him to work at the Museum!
May 27 | 1:00 pm
What does the future of L.A. nature look like?
With Miguel Ordenana, Senior Manager of Community Science, we’ll turn our sights towards the future of nature in L.A. Miguel will share some of the innovative techniques he uses to learn about urban wildlife, and how you can help!
TO REGISTER, go to: https://nhm.org/educational-resources/virtual-school-programs
Please note: Registration and attendance are free.
Programs are also live-streamed on YouTube (no registration required for YouTube)