Zoom Presentations

3 Tales of Divergence in Mexican Birds

April 27, 2023

In this presentation, three students from the Moore Lab of Zoology at Occidental College describe their experiences working with Mexican birds.

Rogue Dog Detection Teams

March 23, 2023

Rogue Dog Detection Teams is a conservation program in Washington state that uses shelter-adopted dogs to help wildlife managers gather data on rare and endangered species. These dogs can detect a variety of wildlife, including mammals, marine life, plants, and birds.

Journey into Forest Bathing with Jackie Kuang

January 23, 2023

Jackie describes exactly what Forest bathing and therapy is and how we can apply it to our lives to experience the benefits.

A World on the Wing with Scott Weidensaul

May 26, 2022

Scott Weidensaul’s book, A World on the Wing, explores global efforts to study and protect vulnerable birds, from lab research to fieldwork in places like China, India, and the Mediterranean, where people are actively working to conserve bird migrations.

Nature and Urban Design with Timothy Beatley

March 24, 2022

Dr. Beatley speaks about green urbanism and the planning processes to create a sustainable city.

Bringing the Birds Home with David Newsom

February 24, 2022

Starting with his personal experience of creating native habitat at his Los Angeles home, David explains how indigenous plants enhance bird food sources, encourage nesting, and offer sanctuary where traditional landscapes fall short.