Lens on Learning Program Series
“Bringing Speakers on the Natural World To Crooked River Ranch”
Lens on Learning programs coming soon:
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September 21:
Where Does Our Plastic Go? A Sea Adventure to the “Great Pacific Gyre!”
presented by Researcher/Sailor/Adventurer Willy Kunkle
Ocean researcher Willy Kunkle shares insights and observations from his travels to raise awareness of the massive issue of ghost nets and plastic debris endangering our beautiful One Ocean.
Where Does Our Plastic Go? A Sea Adventure to the “Great Pacific Gyre!”
presented by Researcher/Sailor/Adventurer Willy Kunkle
Ocean researcher Willy Kunkle shares insights and observations from his travels to raise awareness of the massive issue of ghost nets and plastic debris endangering our beautiful One Ocean.
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October 19:
Saving the Sage-Grouse and Why It Matters
presented by Josh Collins, PhD
Dr. Collins will discuss the challenges of creating resilience in diminishing sage-grouse populations and sagebrush ecosystems, i.e. the Sagebrush Sea.
Saving the Sage-Grouse and Why It Matters
presented by Josh Collins, PhD
Dr. Collins will discuss the challenges of creating resilience in diminishing sage-grouse populations and sagebrush ecosystems, i.e. the Sagebrush Sea.
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November 16:
New Insights on the Geology of Oregon's High Desert
presented by Danielle McKay, PhD
Daniele McKay, PhD, geologist and instructor in the Department of Earth Sciences at the University of Oregon, will explore recent geologic research that has changed our understanding of Oregon’s volcanic landscapes and how Central Oregon is preparing for natural hazards.
New Insights on the Geology of Oregon's High Desert
presented by Danielle McKay, PhD
Daniele McKay, PhD, geologist and instructor in the Department of Earth Sciences at the University of Oregon, will explore recent geologic research that has changed our understanding of Oregon’s volcanic landscapes and how Central Oregon is preparing for natural hazards.