Lecture: Natural History of the Amphibians of California

Dr. Barry Sinervo

Ecology & Evolutionary Biology, UCSC

Dr Sinervo will be discussing the interesting evolved adaptations of the amphibians of California, with a focus on the color patterns of salamanders that mimic the deadly California Newt.

Wednesday, February 15, 2012 at 7pm, pot luck at 6 pm (bring a dish to share)
UCSC Arboretum Horticulture Building

Before you come, you may like to listen to an informative interview with Dr. Sinervo.

Robert Pollie, of KUSP's 7th Avenune Project, describes Barry Sinervo this way, "What Jane Goodall was to chimps, biologist Barry Sinervo is to lizards. He’s spent the last 20 years studying lizards in the wild, gaining remarkable insights into the workings of evolution, social behavior and cooperation...."

A field trip to be announced once it rains. Sign ups available at the Wednesday lecture, UCSC Arboretum Horticulture Building, Free to Public. Donations appreciated.

This presentation is the first in a series of field-based courses to create a group of citizen scientists that can make informed decisions on a multitude of environmental issues. A primary objective is to promote a broad-based knowledge of California's unique flora and fauna within a diverse environmental tapestry. Units include field trips.

A printable flyer for the event can be found here.