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. 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 partnership with theNAT and MiraCosta College Foundation features Thursday wine and cheese meet & greets, followed by a slide presentation.

INSECTS

September 13: Michael Wall, PhD, Curator of Entomology

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.

Sponsored by: California State Coastal Conservancy's Explore the Coast grant awarded to San Elijo Lagoon Conservancy