Events and Programs
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Spiders in the Park! (Via ZOOM)
Meghan Cassidy will give us a foundation of basic info about spiders and other arachnids, most of whom are misunderstood, and almost all feared. The presentation will include some basic taxonomy, with a touch of ecology & natural history. Meghan will discuss and showcase spiders found in Texas that you may come across while out in Texas nature. She will also offer some strategies to help with identifying spiders. Meghan has many detailed spider photos to show, and she will provide some tips for using iNaturalist as a learning resource for these amazing animals!
Bio:
Meghan is a data analyst by day, and a naturalist & photographer by night! As a strong advocate for everything in class arachnida, Meghan has been conducting nature education and outreach with a focus on spiders for 6 years, and has been studying them for fun for over 9 years! Many of her photos have been contributed to scientific publications and books, such as a recent publication from Texas A&M press titled “Mindfulness in Texas Nature” by local herpetologist Michael Smith, and the highly recommended field guide “Spiders of North America” by Sarah Rose.