Free Zoom presentation with Dr. Rayna Bell

Reptiles and amphibians are often overlooked as part of our local wildlife, but they are a diverse and fascinating group important to their habitats and vulnerable to climate change. Dr. Rayna Bell of the California Academy of Sciences is an evolutionary biologist whose research on amphibians and reptiles seeks to understand the evolution of their diversity as a key to understanding their vulnerabilities and potential strengths as our natural world changes. Her presentation this evening will highlight the uniqueness and beauty of amphibian and reptile species of California and especially of our area.With a doctorate in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from Cornell University, Dr. Bell was a Research Scientist and Curator of Amphibians and Reptiles at the National Museum of Natural History before joining the California Academy of Sciences as Curator of Herpetology.  She has studied a variety of frog species around the world, and with her research group at the Academy, studies the evolution, ecology, and conservation of reptiles and amphibians.

The featured image photo of an arroyo toad is by John Evarts.

How to Register

Event date: Wednesday, March 6, 2024, 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.

Register in advance for the webinar at this link: Central California’s Amphibians and Reptiles
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
A recording of the presentation will be posted online after the event.