Ice Age Survivors: LA Wildlife
Date
Saturday, April 20, 2024 | 9 am–12 pm
Location
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Come join this workshop as you'll hear from two scientists, Laura Tewksbury and Shannen Robson. They will showcase how La Brea Tar Pits and the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County work together to learn more about the wildlife present today. Their presentation will highlight findings that they've researched about our nature neighbors, to learn how to better coexist with them. We will also go outside and provide a demonstration on iNaturalist, an app scientists gather data from, so your class can join our community of science. Educators will have the chance to connect over breakfast, participate in discussion around classroom application of the topic, and receive teaching resources.
Shannen joined NHMLA in 2020 as the Collections Manager of Mammals after working for 25 years in the Collections and Research Division at the Natural History Museum of Utah (UMNH). As a Collections Manager she prepares specimens, manages loans, and facilitates research with the collection. Shannen holds a Ph.D. from the University of Utah in Evolutionary Ecology. Her research has focused on comparative primate life histories, demographic studies, and field surveys of small mammals in the Great Basin to better understand how these communities have responded to changes in climate over time.
Laura is a Senior Preparator at La Brea Tar Pits' Project 23, where she is responsible for excavating fossils, general site management, training and supervising volunteers and students, and sharing her expertise with the public. Her educational background focused on both Evolutionary Biology and American Sign Language Interpreting. She loves sharing her enthusiasm for science and 15 years of work at La Brea Tar Pits in her secondary role as Science Communications Liaison.
Important Workshop Information
- Our workshops fill up incredibly fast! Please only sign up if you are sure you can make it–and if plans change, email us ASAP to give your spot to someone on the waitlist.
- While we love welcoming your families to our museums, this specific program is intended for formal and informal educators (18+).
- In-person workshops are subject to cancellation due to low registration, inclement weather, or changes in safety measures.
- Participants MUST register prior to the event. There will not be registration at the door.
- We aim to make La Brea Tar Pits an exciting, educational, and enjoyable experience for everyone. If you have any questions about accommodation services we offer, contact our Call Center at 213.763.3466 or info@tarpits.org at least 48 hours in advance.
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