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Past Events

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 Virtual

Saving Many, Protecting One: Animal Welfare and the Ethical Considerations of Sea Otter Reintroduction

Join Gena Bentall, director and senior scientist at Sea Otter Savvy) and Andy Johnson (Defenders of Wildlife representative) in a lively discussion about sea otter reintroduction.
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Pharr , TX

32nd Annual Rio Reforestation

Join us to plant 10,000 native tree seedlings at the Lower Rio Grande Valley National Wildlife Refuge! No experience is needed Let's make our community greener together.
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 Virtual

Float Down the Coast

Enjoy this unique opportunity to virtually visit locations along the Pacific coast and witness areas with and without wild sea otters.
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Bodega Bay, CA

Sea Otters Were Here: Coastal Ecology Pop-Up at Doran Beach

The 4th annual Doran Beach event will include a sea otter sandcastle contest and interactive booths from local science organizations, businesses, and community groups.
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