Coyotes, Cows, Carp, and Coral Trees: 300 Years of Nature in Los Angeles

Date / Time: Saturday, June 20, 2015, 2:00 p.m.

Location: The Autry in Griffith Park

Admission: Free for Autry Members / $10 Nonmembers / $6 Students (with ID) and Seniors (60+)

Tickets Include Museum Admission

RSVP/Reservations: Space Is Limited / Reservations Recommended

As part of the publication of LAtitudes: An Angeleno’s Atlas, join us to explore flora and fauna representing more than 300 years of history in Los Angeles, using Griffith Park as a case study. Speakers include Cindi Alvitre, Professor, California State University, Long Beach; Charles Hood, Author and Professor, Antelope Valley College; Teddy Varno, PhD candidate, University of California, Berkeley; and Andy Wilcox, Associate Professor, California State Polytechnic University at Pomona. Moderated by Beth Pratt-Bergstrom, Director, National Wildlife Federation’s California Regional Center.

Following the discussion, join Charles Hood for walking tour of Griffith Park’s Old Zoo to explore areas that are home to present-day trees and urban wildlife. Participants are encouraged to wear comfortable shoes and appropriate clothing for the outdoor tour.

2:00 p.m. Panel Discussion Begins
4:30 p.m. Walking Tour of Griffith Park’s Old Zoo

Presented in partnership with Heyday Press.