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The State of Biodiversity

You're Invited to the 8th Annual State of Biodiversity Symposium.

Nature For All

San Diego is home to an astounding array of biological diversity. It’s up to people and organizations like us to protect this amazing place we call home.

Every year, we host an annual State of Biodiversity Symposium, bringing together scientists, conservationists, and nature lovers to discuss biodiversity in our region and how we can continue to preserve it. Save the date below so you can join us for this scintillating conversation.

Event details:

  • Date: Tuesday, April 8, 2025
  • Time: 5–9 PM
  • Where: The San Diego Natural History Museum
  • Price: $17 for members, $20 for non-members

What you can expect this year:

  • Reception with appetizers and pay bar.
  • Outreach tables from local organizations.
  • Updates on the Collaboration for Conservation Report.
  • Talks and a panel discussion on regional biodiversity and conservation efforts explored through a community-focused lens.

Speakers and topics:

Miguel Ordeñana

Sr. Manager, Community Science | Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County

Filling in urban biodiversity data gaps by partnering with communities and offering diverse participation models to ensure equitable engagement.

Mirna Borrego Lazalde

Education and Communication Coordinator | Terra Peninsular

Exploring how equity plays a key role in environmental education and conservation efforts along the Baja California coast.

Diego Ellis Soto

Postdoctoral Researcher | Department of Environmental Science, Policy, and Management, University of California Berkeley | Center for Biodiversity and Community Science, California Academy of Sciences

How the uneven distribution of biodiversity is shaped by human histories and socioeconomics in the age of digital information.

Martha Rodriguez

Founder and Director | Tipey Joa Native Warriors

P'show: Taking care of and honoring our ancestral knowledge.

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