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Talks and Workshops

Nat Talks, made possible with support from presenting sponsor The Downing Family Foundation and media partner KPBS, feature museum staff and outside experts speaking on an array of topics, including the latest in scientific research, history, conservation, and the natural world.

Upcoming Events


Nat Talk: Lizards in Wonderland

Monday, May 19, 2025 7 PM

Lizards: they’re cute, quirky, and mind-bogglingly diverse—and yet, they often go unnoticed in California’s wild landscapes. It’s time to change that.

Join herpetologist and author Dr. Emily Taylor for an eye-opening lecture on the fascinating world of California's lizards. In this engaging talk inspired by her new book, California Lizards and How to Find Them, Dr. Taylor will introduce you to some of California's iconic lizard species, offering insights into their behavior, habitats, and how to find and observe them in the wild.

Through beautiful photography and lively storytelling, you'll walk away with a newfound appreciation for these remarkable reptiles. Whether you're a longtime reptile enthusiast or just lizard-curious, this is your chance to see California's landscapes in a whole new way!

Be sure to stop by the Museum store after the talk for a book sale and signing of Dr. Taylor's new book, California Lizards and How to Find Them.

Tickets: $15 for non-members |  $12 for members
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Exclusive screening of Human Footprint, Season 2

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 7 PM

The second season of the Emmy-nominated series, Human Footprint, premieres June 25 on PBS platforms nationwide, and you’re invited to a sneak preview of one of the episodes! 

Join The Nat, Day’s Edge Productions, and KPBS for an exclusive screening of The Honey Trap episode, followed by a Q&A with filmmakers from Day’s Edge and a bee expert from The Nat 

Produced by San Diego-based Day’s Edge Productions, Human Footprint is part science series and part travel show. Hosted by biologist and Princeton University professor Dr. Shane Campbell-Staton, the six-part documentary series explores all the ways humans have transformed the planet, and how those changes shape us in return.

Tickets are $12 for members and $15 for non-members. 

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Past Talks

To view recorded talks and lectures, visit our YouTube playlist.