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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: The American Southwest

Friday, August 22, 2025 7 PM

Join us for an unforgettable evening at the Museum as part of Nat at Night, featuring a special screening of The American Southwest narrated by land protector and fashion model Quannah Chasinghorse (Han Gwich’in and Sicangu/Oglala Lakota).

This captivating documentary takes you on an adventurous journey down the mighty Colorado River. Explore iconic landscapes through the eyes of the region’s most remarkable wildlife—from wetland-building beavers and bugling elk to desert-adapted rattlesnakes—while uncovering the deep cultural roots and ecological challenges of the Southwest.

Produced by Fin and Fur Films in association with Natives Outdoors, The American Southwest highlights the urgent need for conservation of water, wildlife, and cultural heritage in this extraordinary region.

Tickets are $23 for non-members, $12 for members, and include admission to the full Museum for Nat at Night. Doors open at 5 PM. Theater doors open at 6:30 PM.



Past Talks

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