What: Join the Endangered Species Coalition for this free, virtual art + science workshop. Dr. Chellby Kilheffer, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Ecological Services

Chellby’s presentation is designed to invoke curiosity in children’s minds and hopefully inspire them to draw, paint, or otherwise create a piece of art that captures their conservation wonderment. In this workshop, Chellby will provide an introduction to the Federal Endangered Species Act, a law developed by Congress to protect species in need of conservation. She will highlight three conservation success stories: bald eagles, Chipola slabshell mussels, and a unique and intriguing plant called northern wild monkshood. Imperiled species are protected because they are important for our ecosystems and cultural connections, and some may provide benefits to humans through medicinal advancements.

Details:

• This event is free and open to the public. Recommended for youth grades K-12 and educators. Sign up here!

• When: Wednesday, February 19th, 2025; 2pm-3pm.

• Where: Virtual; Zoom.