(Photo/Stefan Bucher) (flickr)
This is a great week in Boulder for finding out about different species and ecosystems. Learn about what’s happening with the pine beetle epidemic on Tuesday and then don’t forget to celebrate Fossil Day on Wednesday! Or get away from the mountains and explore the seas on Saturday buy attending the Ocean Film Festival.
The Mountain Pine Beetle’s Unprecedented Epidemic
What? Jeff Mitton and Scott Ferrenberg, two CU Boulder biologists, will share their research on the mountain pine beetle epidemic. They will discuss how the magnitude of the epidemic is larger than previously recorded and is reaching trees at higher elevations than before. Find out what our forests may look like in the future and how it is influencing our communities.
Where? BioLounge and Paleontology Hall, CU Museum, CU Boulder
When? Tuesday, October 16th, 7:00 p.m.
Cost? Free.
Learn More: Event Listing.
Fossil Day at the Farmers’ Market
What? In celebration of Fossil Day, there will be a table at the Boulder Farmers’ Market to explore real fossils as well as make a take-home craft.
Where? Boulder Farmers’ Market
When? Wednesday, October 17th, 4:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Cost? Free.
Learn More: Event Listing.
Supper with Snakes
What? While enjoying a catered spaghetti dinner, partake in games and trivia about snakes. Then, Robert Jardin, a resident reptile expert, will give a presentation all about snakes. There will be live snakes to look at and touch. This event is open to anyone who is comfortable with snakes.
Where? Paleontology Hall, CU Museum, CU Boulder
When? Thursday, October 18th, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Cost? $10 for anyone over age 10, $5 for children under 10. Advanced registration and payment required. To register, please contact museumed@colorado.edu or call 303-492-1666.
Learn More: Event Details.
Legal Pluralism in South Indian Fisheries: A Typology of Interplays
What? Dr. Maarten Bavinck, director of the Center for Maritime Research, will give a presentation on how law is affecting the management of fisheries on the Coromandel Coast. The talk will investigate the interactions between various legal systems in the context of fishing.
Where? Hale 230, CU Boulder
When? Friday, October 19th, 4:00 -5:00 p.m.
Cost? Free.
Learn More: Event Details.
Ocean Film Festival
What? The Colorado Ocean Coalition will be showing independent films throughout the day on Saturday. The films selected from the San Francisco Ocean Film Festival are meant to capture the beauty, power and mysteries of the ocean. There will be a family program in the afternoon and an evening program includes a reception with symposium speakers, including Jean-Michel Cousteau.
Where? The Dairy Center for the Performing Arts
When? Saturday, October 20th, 1:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Cost? Prices vary depending on what program you view ($7 – $25). See event details for pricing.
Learn More: Event Details. Purchase Tickets Here.
