BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID;X-RICAL-TZSOURCE=TZINFO:-//Calagator//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN X-WR-CALNAME:Calagator METHOD:PUBLISH VERSION:2.0 BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID;X-RICAL-TZSOURCE=TZINFO:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20140309T020000 RDATE:20140309T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140225T022457Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140312T200000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140312T190000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140225T022457Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140225T022457Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250465736 DESCRIPTION:Nerd Nite is a monthly event that strives for an inebriated\, salacious\, yet soundly academic vibe. We aim to entertain\, educate\, elucidate\, enlighten\, and other things that start with “e.” Be there a nd be square. \;\n \;\nWhen: Wednesday\, March 12\, 2014\, doors a t 6:00pm\, event at 7:00pm \;\n \;\nCost: $8.00* suggested cover a t the door \;\n \;\n \;\nThis Nerd Nite will feature two talks: \;\n \;\nOwls and Other Night Birds \;\nOwls are the first typ e of birds that come to mind when we think of feathered night fliers\, b ut many other species of birds are also active after dark. Jonathan Plis sner\, PhD\, is a senior scientist with ABR\, Inc. Environmental Researc h and Services and has been studying bird populations and behaviors for 30 years. His presentation will focus on nocturnal activities and adapta tions of various groups of birds\, as well as the risks these birds face in navigating landscapes altered by human beings. \;\n \;\nThe Bi ology\, Behavior &\; Benefits of Bats \;\nBats are essential to th e health of our natural world. They help control pests and are vital pol linators and seed-dispersers for countless plants. Yet these wonderfully diverse and beneficial creatures are among the least studied and most m isunderstood of animals. Cris Hein\, PhD\, is a biologist with Bat Conse rvation International and has been studying bat behavior and ecology for 14 years. Cris will discuss the amazing adaptations of these nocturnal animals and their importance to humans and the environment. \;\n \ ;\n_________ \;\n \;\n*A note on the suggested cover: Nerd Nite is completely supported by money collected at the door. We are committed t o offering education opportunities to adults who want to learn\, so if $ 8 is a hardship for you\, please come anyway and donate what you can.\n\ nTags: beer\, lecture\, science\, education\, intellectual discussion\, geek\, nerd\, entertainment\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/event s/1250465736 URL:http://www.viaproductions.org SUMMARY:Nerd Nite Vancouver #2 – Dark Wings: The Nightlife of Bats and Bi rds LOCATION:Kiggins Theatre: 1011 Main Street\, Vancouver\, WA\, Vancouver W A 98660 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR