Science on Tap

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Events, Science on Tap

Ronnie Hall— Bats of California & Beyond.

22 Jul

The Local Grape presents, Science on Tap. Featuring, Ronnie Hall Bats of California & Beyond Bats are among the most diverse mammals in the world and have a global distribution. They perform vital roles as pollinators, seed dispersers, and pest controllers. California is home to a whopping 25 different species of bats, which are all vital to local ecosystems. Ronnie will give an overview of local species and speak about what we can learn from studying bats. Additionally, we'll hear a bit about the different projects Ronnie is working on in the tropics. July 22nd, 2024 5:30 pm Free Admission The Local Grape 5021 CA-140 Mariposa, CA 95338 Concessions: Cheese boards and pizza will be available for purchase during the event from The Local Grape and Yosemite Pizza! Mission: Science on Tap brings regional scientists together with Mariposa community members to share the joy and urgency of recent discoveries— from the outermost reaches of space and time to the everyday laboratory in our backyards.

By david

Events, Science on Tap

Dr. Fadzayi Mashiri, Grazing as a Land Management Tool

10 Jun

The Local Grape presents, Science on Tap. Featuring, Dr. Fadzayi Mashiri Livestock & Natural Resources Advisor University of California Cooperative Extension. GRAZING AS A LAND MANAGEMENT TOOL Join us for an engaging presentation exploring the multifaceted role of grazing in vegetation management, fire fuels reduction, and promoting biodiversity. We will start the discussion with an open hopefully engaging conversation about the diverse perspectives about grazing. The presentation will touch on grazing practices and how to use these practices to meet multiple environmental stewardship objectives including providing ecosystem services that benefits the larger community. Whether you're a land manager, conservationist, or simply curious about sustainable land management practices, this presentation will offer valuable information on how proper grazing can be used as a tool for environmental stewardship, while limiting negative impacts. June 10th, 2024 5:30 pm, Free Admission. The Local Grape 5021 CA-140 Mariposa, CA 95338 Concessions Cheese boards and pizza will be available for purchase during the event from The Local Grape and Yosemite Pizza! Mission: Science on Tap brings regional scientists together with Mariposa community members to share the joy and urgency of recent discoveries— from the outermost reaches of space and time to the everyday laboratory in our backyards.

By david

Events, Science on Tap

Chris Bivins, Truffle Fungi of the Sierra Nevada Foothills

06 May

The Local Grape presents, Science on Tap. Featuring, Chris Bivins. Truffle Fungi of the Sierra Nevada Foothills. any fungi disperse their spores through the wind by producing mushrooms, which are spore-producing structures that occur above ground. Truffles, on the other hand, are fungi that have evolved to produce their fruiting bodies completely underground. As a result of this lifestyle, truffles are completely reliant on animals for spore dispersal. This relationship with animals has also led to many truffles evolving to produce strong aromas and flavors that attract animals, which dig the truffles up and eat them, leading to the dispersal of truffle spores through defecation. Truffles are an extremely diverse yet understudied group of organisms. This talk focuses on the incredible biodiversity of truffle species that have been uncovered in the Sierra Nevada foothills as part of a local fungal biodiversity survey project. May 6th, 2024 5:30 pm The Local Grape 5021 CA-140 Mariposa, CA 95338 Cheese boards and pizza will be available for purchase during the event from The Local Grape and Yosemite Pizza! Mission: Science on Tap brings regional scientists together with Mariposa community members to share the joy and urgency of recent discoveries— from the outermost reaches of space and time to the everyday laboratory in our backyards.

By david

Events, Science on Tap

Dr. LeRoy Westerling— Fire and Climate.

22 Apr

The Local Grape presents: Science on Tap. Featuring, Dr. LeRoy Westerling. Fire and Climate. California, the western United States, and many other regions around the world have been experiencing more frequent large, severe wildfires in recent decades. Professor Westerling will present work showing relationships between changes in fuels, precipitation variability and timing, temperature, and wildfires in California and the Western US, then discuss how these findings are being used to project changes in fire and vegetation in California and the Northern Rockies in response to changing climate and fuels through the end of the 21st Century. April 22nd, 2024 5:30 pm The Local Grape 5021 CA-140 Mariposa, CA 95338 Cheese boards and pizza will be available for purchase during the event from The Local Grape and Yosemite Pizza! Mission: Science on Tap brings regional scientists together with Mariposa community members to share the joy and urgency of recent discoveries— from the outermost reaches of space and time to the everyday laboratory in our backyards.

By david

Events, Science on Tap

Ryan Keeley, PhD. Understanding the Cosmos.

18 Mar

The Local Grape presents, Science on Tap. Featuring, Ryan Keeley, PhD. Dr. Keeley will give an overview of our current understanding of cosmology, of the Universe, discussing what we humans know about fundamental questions like, "How old is the Universe?" "What is the Universe made of?" "What is the ultimate fate of the Universe?" Starting from the solar system, he will take you on a journey from the closest celestial objects and zoom out to discuss the Universe as a whole. Along the way, he'll explain the various astrophysical phenomena (e.g. black holes, supernova, gravitational waves) that exist on those scales. Bring all of the burning questions you've always had about astronomy! March 18, 2024 5:30 pm The Local Grape 5021 CA-140 Mariposa, CA 95338 Cheese boards and pizza will be available for purchase during the event from The Local Grape and Yosemite Pizza! Mission: Science on Tap brings regional scientists together with Mariposa community members to share the joy and urgency of recent discoveries— from the outermost reaches of space and time to the everyday laboratory in our backyards.

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