Rise of the Birds: 200 Million Years of Avian Evolution
Since birds arose in the Jurassic Period they have become incredibly diverse and successful, spreading to every part of the planet. Take a tour of bird evolution, from their dinosaur origin to the present-day processes of hybridization and genetic divergence among populations. Topics include the origin of feathers, adaptations for flight, adaptive radiation, beak adaptation, flightlessness, and population genetics.
12 years — Adult
Ivan Phillipsen
Jackson Bottom Wetlands Nature Center
8898 Wed 1/15 7 — 8:30 pm
Registration
Call 503-681-6206, 8am - 5pm, Monday - Friday & 10am - 4pm Saturday and Sunday. If you already have an account with Hillsboro Parks & Recreation Department, you can use the link to sign yourself up.