What’s the buzz with hummingbirds? You may have seen them in your backyard, but how much do you really know about the secretive world of the world’s smallest bird?
There is a lot to unpack in these minuscule aviators and here is an opportunity to learn about their incredible flight abilities, diet, size, and social behaviors. Dive into the hidden lives of hummingbirds with a conservation biologist who conducts fieldwork with this amazing avifauna.
📆 Thursday, May 29th
⏱️ 6 – 8 p.m.
📍 Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
1305 East Cliff DR, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Instructor: Stephen Winsor, Conservation biologist
Materials: Light refreshments will be served prior to the start of the program. After the lecture, there will be an audience engagement game.
Class Fee: $12 – Museum Members receive a special discounted price applied at checkout.
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