![Backyard Skeptics cover photo](https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/1/0/0/5/clean_490264101.webp)
What we’re about
We are a group of scientific skeptics (as opposed to 'conspiracy skeptics') with a heavy emphasis on critical thinking. If you don't believe in paranormal ability, ouija boards or ghosts then this group is for you.
FOUNDED IN 2008, we have many field trips and casual get-togethers just to socialize with other critical thinkers as well, and of course our great pot-luck summer and winter solstice parties.
Our goal: To support the agnostic/athiest/skeptic/humanist community with local meetings, potluck parties, and other social events. To spread the word that scientific skeptics and non-believers that promote secular values and the separation of church and state. We cherish humanistic values over any supernatural superstitions and encourage others to look at their worldview with critical thinking skills.
I hope you join our group and enjoy the conversations we have!
This meetup is a subgroup of Atheists United
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- SCIENCE SUNDAY: LA BREA TAR PITS - DATE CORRECTION!La Brea Tar Pits and Museum, Los Angeles, CA
Event by Atheists United
NOTE THE DATE CORRECTION!
Date: Sunday, August 25, 10 am to 12:00 pm
Location: La Brea Tar Pits
5801 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036, USATickets: https://events.humanitix.com/science-sunday-la-brea-tar-pits/tickets
Atheists United Members & Guests $18.00
Students (Individuals 13-17 or with Student ID) $12.00
Children (Children 3-12 Years Old) $7.00
Child (2 and Under) Free
General Public Tickets $29.00To become an AU member and access discounted tickets (memberships start at $2/month), visit atheistsunited.org/membership
Join us for a scientist-led tour of the La Brea Tar Pits in Los Angeles!
Purchase tickets now! (only 25 member discounted tickets available)Our visit will include a behind-the-scenes private tour of an active research pit and a museum tour by geoscientist Michelle Vanegas.
Please arrive by 2:45pm to meet our group under the American flag pole outside the museum entrance.
About Michelle Vanegas:
Born and raised in Southern California, Michelle first discovered her love for science while attending Pasadena City College, where she decided to pursue a career in science education. In 2017, she graduated from California State University, Los Angeles with a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural Science with an emphasis in geology. She has 10 years of experience working as a science educator at free-choice learning institutions, and she is currently a faculty member at Cal State L.A. teaching earth & space science and physical science in the Natural Science Program. Michelle has a Master of Science in environmental science researching rockfish morphology and speciation.About the La Brea Tar Pits
Visit the only Ice Age fossil site in the world that's being actively excavated in the middle of a city. Discover the past come to life when mammoths, saber-toothed cats and giant sloths roamed Ice Age L.A. and how our excavators and scientists are digging up the past today.What is Science Sundays?
Launched in 2021, Science Sundays are seasonal science trips designed to bring people together to explore and celebrate the impact of science on our world. We tour museums, labs, and natural wonders around LA with the best and brightest science communicators available.Event Details:
Convenient parking is available for $18 at the museum's parking lot, located at the corner of Curson Avenue and 6th Street, directly behind the museum. Enter from the western side of Curson Avenue. If you choose street parking, please read all parking signs carefully, as restrictions apply. We also highly recommend all participants try and carpool or take public transit to help the environment.At Atheists United, we are committed to creating safe, inclusive, and harassment-free environments at all of our events. By participating in this event you agree to follow behavior outlined in our Event Code of Conduct policy.
Please contact Evan Clark at evan@atheistsunited.org with any questions