Public Lecture Series 2026
Event starts on this day
Jan
15
2026
Featured Speaker(s):
Paula Baker
Event starts on this day
Jan
15
2026
The 2026 public lecture series features in-person presentations by scientists on their research and programs, free for everyone to attend. Lectures are held at 7:00 PM at the Patton Center, with doors opening at 6:30 PM.
Public Lecture Series Description
Title:
Whooping Cranes of Port Aransas
Abstract:
Paula Baker DVM is a semi-retired veterinarian and full time wildlife enthusiast. She is a Master Naturalist who volunteers with the ARK and the Port Aransas Nature Preserve. The title of her talk is Whooping Cranes of Port Aransas, and focuses on the pair that has made their winter home here since 2017. Paula has observed these birds seach season and documents their behavior by journaling, photographing and videoing them along with other wildlife they share the Nature Preserve with.