Galapagos Island- A Naturalist's Perspective

Follow the a Neighborhood Naturalist team's adventure to the beautiful Galapagos Islands and learn a bit about evolution too! There will be information about the history and ecological significance of the islands as well as the animals that inhabit this special place. The Galapagos Islands: A volcanic archipelago is a stones throw from the equator, cradle of the theory of evolution, and a crossroads of ocean currents and migratory pathways. 

From the bird-drenched caldera cliffs of Genovesa Island to the lava fields of Bertolome, the Galapagos  Islands are considered one of the world's foremost destinations for wildlife-viewing. A province of Ecuador, it lies about 1,000km off its coast. Its isolated terrain shelters a diversity of plant and animal species, many found nowhere else. Charles Darwin visited in 1835, and his observation of Galapagos' species later inspired his theory of evolution. 

Please join us for this all ages exploration of the history and wildlife of the Galapagos Islands. We'll explore why the Galapagos are a nexus for a massive variety of resident and transitory species and their connection to our understanding of the history of life on our planet. Bring your questions and curiosity and we hope to give you a little taste of the tropical sun in the midst of the Maine winter.

About the Presenters
The Neighborhood Naturalist team are educators first and foremost. They love sharing their adventures with fellow naturalists of all ages and interest levels. Evan is a naturalist and photographer based in Wiscasset, Maine. He started a Neighborhood Naturalist with his wife as one way to get out into nature and practice environmental education. He is also the Education Coordinator for Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Science in East Boothbay, Maine and likes to hike, play (but not win) board games, and spend time on the couch with his dog, Zissou.