Anthropology, Paleontology, Exploration and Discussion

Tickets and information are at: https://scienceriot.org

Direct ticket link is: https://www.dmns.org/purchase/tickets/#events-18826

Plan is to arrive 6:30ish so we can meet, say Hi and get good seats.

Science Riot is the only science outreach program in the country to turn scientists into engaging speakers through immersive training in comedy writing and performance. The resulting showcase is an evening of laughter, learning, and libations where our newest cohort of real-life scientists deliver their 10-minute comedy talks directly to real life humans. Science Riot is a nonprofit program that provides free training for science professionals, featured on NPR’s Here & Now, with programs taking place in Atlanta, Birmingham, Boston, Chicago, Cleveland, Colorado Springs, Denver, and New York City. We believe in the power of humor to connect with broad audiences, make difficult topics accessible, and humanize scientists without undermining the seriousness of their professions. We can’t wait to see you at the Museum!

*Drinks and light snacks will be available for purchase at this event.*

The hike to the Zookeeper site from Withers Canyon Trailhead is 8ish miles one way. Plan is to look for some sites near the Mission, as well as the Zookeeper and other proximate panels. Total distance will be about 20 miles.

Trip is timed to be after peak tarantula season. We'll likely still see a few, but the main wave will be long past.

Contact me directly if interested and we can plan some local hikes to talk/ make sure we're all on the same page.

Hicklin Springs is a fairly large collection of petroglyphs, archaic to modern, located in an isolated area near John Martin Reservoir. I found the site on a very rainy day, didn't want to fight mud to explore, and I've been wanting to go back since.

The site has large amounts of poison ivy, which has helped protect it from vandalism. The road is best in a high clearance/ four wheel drive.

Plan is to spend the day looking at rock art. I've been told the "Emergence Panel" is worth looking for.

My rock climbing skills are weak so we'll stick to not exposed scrambling. Talk to me at an event if interested and we can plan some hikes together to make sure we're all on the same page.

I prefer to explore without pets or children.

Each quarter, DU offers three presentations on what their R1 Research Program has been investigating.

Registration and information is at:
https://www.du.edu/continuing-education/course/r1-person-violence-against-women