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Coastal Nature Journal for Young Scientists

nature journal and beach background

Date(s):

Tuesday, October 22, 2024

Time:

4 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Type:

In Person

Audience:

Category:

Language:

English

RSVP:

This program is limited to 20 young scientists. Call 310-474-1739 or email wwood@lapl.org to reserve your spot! 

Description:

Westwood Library is celebrating the LA BioBlitz Challenge with a special nature program for scientists aged 5-11.

Participants will engage in a hands-on demonstration about how to use a nature journal at the beach - from inside their local library. Each participant will receive a printed mini-journal and explore 20+ authentic artifacts (seashells and more) from California beaches as we learn how to document what we observe using all of our senses, drawing and writing. We will learn best practices that scientists use for recording animals in their studies, how to respect wildlife when we encounter it, and ways to help protect the ocean even when we aren’t at the beach. This demonstration will conclude with take-home information about how participants and their families can continue to engage in community science through nature journaling and local events.

 

For ADA accommodations, call (213) 228-7430 at least 72 hours prior to the event.

Para ajustes razonables según la ley de ADA, llama al (213) 228-7430 al menos 72 horas antes del evento.

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