Environmental Forum of Marin

What The Heck is Citizen Science and Why is it So Important?

Lecture Series 2016: Changes Challenges and Choices

When
Wed Apr 27, 2016
Where
Town of Corte Madera
Time
6:15 - 9:00 pm
Cost
$10 - $15
Tags
Lectures, Environmental Organizations, Education, Organizations

Description

The contributions of citizen scientists are revolutionizing science and data at a critical time. Join us Wednesday, April 27th to discover how YOU can get involved and contribute to this exciting and critical global phenomenon.

Wednesday, April 27 | 6:15 – 9:00 PM (Special Citizen Science exhibits opens at 6:15, lecture start promptly at 7:00)
Corte Madera Community Center
498 Tamalpais Dr, Corte Madera, CA 94924

Speakers

Mary Ellen Hannibal, Journalist, Author of Citizen Scientist: Searching for Heroes and Hope in an Age of Extinction
Dr. Rebecca Johnson, Director of Citizen Science Program, California Academy of Sciences
Allen Fish, Director of Golden Gate Raptor Observatory, Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy
Dr. Chris Pincetich, Marine Biologist, Toxicologist, and Environmental Educator

Coordinator
Heather Furmidge

Wednesday evenings: $10* in advance / $15* at the door.
Admission free to students with a high school or college ID.
* Lecture discounts based on membership status.

More Info

Link
http://www.marinefm.org/
Call
415-484-8336

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Location

  1. Town of Corte Madera
    498 Tamalpais Dr, Corte Madera, CA