Brought to you by the nonprofit Wild Aware, join wildlife researchers and self-proclaimed Marmoteers as they share fun facts, field stories, and the latest science about these charismatic mountain neighbors.
You'll learn:
- What makes marmots unique and important mountain wildlife
- Their fascinating social behavior and communication
- How scientists study marmots in the field
- The latest research on marmots and human interactions
- Tips for safely sharing our mountain communities with marmots
- Fun stories and photos from years of marmot research
Featured Speakers:
KATIE ADLER
Ph.D. Candidate, UCLA Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology
Katie's research examines how marmots respond to human disturbance and how science can support human-wildlife coexistence
TAYLOR BASTIEN
Ph.D. Candidate, UCLA Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology
Taylor’s research examines marmot social behavior, including the causes and impacts of social flexibility
Date and Time
Thursday Aug 6, 2026
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM MDT
Thursday, August 6th, 12-1pm
Location
Free, Register at Eventbrite to reserve your spot! Limited Availability
Fees/Admission
Free!
