Learn about Coastside reptiles with live animals Saturday in Pescadero

Join Melissa Amarello for an introduction to the diverse community of local reptiles, presented by the Pescadero Conservation Alliance. Learn of Melissa’s efforts to study their natural history and the effects of prescribed burning along the San Mateo coast. She is currently conducting research on snake conservation in the area as part of a fellowship sponsored by the National Science Foundation and the US Geological Survey.

Melissa will present a slideshow and lecture with live animals at the Native Sons Hall in Pescadero. Afterward, she will lead a field trip to nearby spots where some of the local species can be found.

1:30 pm for lecture at Native Sons Hall, Stage Rd, Pescadero (next to post office), field trip to follow
$5 suggested donation per person or family
Children welcome if they do not interrupt the speaker’s presentation
                                                               
For Lecture Take Hwy.1 to Pescadero Creek Road, an intersection marked by a flashing light.
Travel into Pescadero to the stop sign at the center of town, by the flag pole.
Turn south onto Stage Road. Native Sons Hall is just past the Post Office.
Allow about 30 minutes travel time from Half Moon Bay, or 45 minutes from Santa Cruz.