Adventures in Birding: Brood Parasitism
Adventures in Birding: Brood Parasitism
Online, AZ
Join us for our monthly exploration of the world of birds, birding, and ornithology. Birds display several strategies for raising their young. One of the most interesting is brood parasitism. This month we explore this fascinating trait and the birds that use this method.
Monday, May 5 2025
7:00 PM
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8:00 PM
Order Up!: Native Bees
Order Up!: Native Bees
Online, AZ
Join us for our monthly look into the world of insects and other invertebrates. Bees are essential to healthy ecosystems and to agriculture. The presentation explores the diverse and fascinating world of North America’s native bees.
Tuesday, April 15 2025
7:00 PM
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8:00 PM
Lifestyles of the Smooth and Scaly: Skinks
Lifestyles of the Smooth and Scaly: Skinks
Tucson, AZ
Join us for our monthly peek into the world of amphibians and reptiles. A worldwide distribution, shiny, cylindrical bodies, and an alert, agile demeanor are just some of the attributes of the family of lizards known as skinks. Join us for an inspection of these fascinating reptiles.
Saturday, May 24 2025
7:00 PM
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8:00 PM
The World of Mammals: Pikas
The World of Mammals: Pikas
Tucson, AZ
Join Pima County naturalist Jeff Babson online via Zoom to explore the amazing world of mammals. Pikas are walking contradictions- they look like mice but are not rodents, they live at high latitudes and altitudes but do not hibernate, they are small but act like they are huge. In short, they are…
Tuesday, June 24 2025
7:00 PM
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8:00 PM
Order Up!: Earwigs
Order Up!: Earwigs
Online, AZ
Join us for our monthly look into the world of insects and other invertebrates. Earwigs are misunderstood but largely beneficial insects. This month’s Order Up investigates the diversity and biology of these cool insects. We will also dispel some myths about these fascinating creatures.
Thursday, May 1 2025
7:00 PM
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8:00 PM
Lifestyles of the Smooth and Scaly: Vipers
Lifestyles of the Smooth and Scaly: Vipers
Online, AZ
Join us for our monthly peek into the world of amphibians and reptiles. Vipers are dangerously venomous snake with a nearly global distribution. In this presentation we take a global look at the remarkable serpents that our worthy of our respect.
Tuesday, April 29 2025
7:00 PM
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8:00 PM
Order Up!: Wolf Spiders
Order Up!: Wolf Spiders
Tucson, AZ
Join us for our monthly look into the world of insects and other invertebrates. Wolf spiders are cool arachnids that spook some people due to their large size. But these animals are not dangerous and exhibit interesting patterns and behaviors. They are also common and easy to observe. What’s no…
Monday, June 16 2025
7:00 PM
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8:00 PM
The World of Mammals: Nectar Feeding Bats
The World of Mammals: Nectar Feeding Bats
Tucson, AZ
Join Pima County naturalist Jeff Babson online via Zoom to explore the amazing world of mammals. While most bats are insect eaters, others feed mainly on nectar and pollen. In this World of Mammals episode, we explore these bats and their importance to ecosystems in the American Southwest and oth…
Monday, May 19 2025
7:00 PM
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8:00 PM
The World of Mammals: Coatis
The World of Mammals: Coatis
Online, AZ
Join Pima County naturalist Jeff Babson online via Zoom to explore the amazing world of mammals. This month we take a look at one of the Sonoran Desert’s most charismatic mammals, the coati. We will look into the natural history of this relative of the raccoon.
Tuesday, April 22 2025
7:00 PM
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8:00 PM
Adventures in Birding: Cuckoos
Adventures in Birding: Cuckoos
Tucson, AZ
Join us for our monthly exploration of the world of birds, birding, and ornithology. This month we explore the Cuculidae, a diverse and fascinating family of birds. Not only will we look at North America species, we will also look at members of this family from other continents.
Monday, June 9 2025
7:00 PM
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8:00 PM
