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Butterflies, Birds and Bees
We'll dive deeper into the biology and beauty of our favorite pollinators: butterflies, birds and bees! Monarch butterflies are an iconic insect that has experienced population decline in recent years. Learn more about monarch butterflies, from basic biology to less known and fascinating observations. We'll consider the facts in the context of monarch conservation and what you can do to support monarch. In addition, we'll get to see monarch eggs, caterpillars and butterflies up close so you can be prepared to identify any activity in your home garden.
Instructor Bio: Kristen Baum is the director of Monarch Watch, senior scientist with the Kansas Biological Survey and professor in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Kansas. Her research focuses on the effects of land use and management practices, and weather extremes on monarchs, native bees and other pollinators.
Victor Gonzalez earned his bachelor's degree in biology from the Universidad Nacional de Colombia in Bogotá and his doctorate in ecology and evolutionary biology from the University of Kansas. He completedhis postdoctoral research at the USDA Pollinating Insect-Biology, Management and Systematics Research Laboratory in Logan, Utah. Victor's research focuses on bee phylogeny and evolution, documenting patterns ofdiversity and investigating how bees respond to environmental stressors.
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Instructor Bio: Kristen Baum is the director of Monarch Watch, senior scientist with the Kansas Biological Survey and professor in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Kansas. Her research focuses on the effects of land use and management practices, and weather extremes on monarchs, native bees and other pollinators.
Victor Gonzalez earned his bachelor's degree in biology from the Universidad Nacional de Colombia in Bogotá and his doctorate in ecology and evolutionary biology from the University of Kansas. He completedhis postdoctoral research at the USDA Pollinating Insect-Biology, Management and Systematics Research Laboratory in Logan, Utah. Victor's research focuses on bee phylogeny and evolution, documenting patterns ofdiversity and investigating how bees respond to environmental stressors.
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Personal Vitality and Fulfillment
Join us in this interactive discussion class as we actively explore and consider our own personal vitality and fulfillment. Vitality is a necessary component to finding happiness and fulfillment. It involves not just physical health but also mental and emotional wellness. During class you'll assess your mental and physical energy, consider the definitions of personal vitality and ascertain what contributes to your own liveliness. We'll conclude with developing an understanding of the extrinsic and intrinsic factors that contribute to creating your own vibrant and fulfilling life.
Instructor Bio: Cathie Peterson earned a doctorate in education from the University of Kansas. She explored the notion of vitality while conducting research at the University of Kansas.
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Instructor Bio: Cathie Peterson earned a doctorate in education from the University of Kansas. She explored the notion of vitality while conducting research at the University of Kansas.
This course contains no sessions
