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Nature Presentation & Reception Fall Series

theNAT Comes to North County in All-New 4-Part Nature Series Presented by San Elijo Lagoon Conservancy

theNat comes to North County San Diego!

The fascinating and connected worlds of insects, plants, birds, mammals and reptiles get the spotlight this fall in an all-new monthly presentation and reception series, presented by San Elijo Lagoon Conservancy and in partnership with San Diego Natural History Museum, theNAT and Miracosta College Foundation.

Join the Nature Series to learn from theNAT experts about the incredible plant and animal diversity throughout the county, with a lens on species in San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Reserve. The 4-part series features Thursday wine and cheese meet & greets, followed by a slide presentation. Visit SanElijo.org/NatureSeries to read the bios of each presenter:

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INSECTS

September 13: Michael Wall, PhD, Curator of Entomology

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REPTILES

October 18: Brad Hollingsworth, PhD, Curator of Herpetology

MAMMALS & BIRDS

November 15: Phil Unitt, Curator of Birds & Mammals

BOTANY

December 13: Jon Rebman, PhD, Curator of Botany

The Nature Series occurs monthly this Fall from 6-8 pm at the San Elijo campus of MiraCosta College. Cost includes all four reception and presentation events. Space is limited; reserve today!

  • 4-Part Series: Conservancy Members $60; Public $80
  • Recommended ages 12+
  • Registration is Required: SanElijo.org/NatureSeries (Confirmations emailed to registered participants)

Sponsored by: California State Coastal Conservancy's Explore the Coast grant awarded to San Elijo Lagoon Conservancy's nationally recognized conservation education program.

*Image of Southern mule deer at San Elijo Lagoon, by Lorenzo Menendez

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