Wild Places, Wild Things! Conservation Lecture
November 7
Freshwater Turtles of the Philippines and Saving the Biological and Cultural Diversity of the Palawan Island Group (Southern Philippines)
Pierre Fidenci, Endangered Species International
Presented by the McBean Family Foundation
Wednesday, 6:30 reception, 7 to 8:30 p.m. lecture
Great Hall, Lurie Education Center
Adults and youth 12 and over

Pierre Fidenci is a world explorer and conservationist. One of his long-term projects addresses the undiscovered biodiversity of the southern Philippines with emphasis on freshwater turtles. Many Philippine islands remain poorly studied and unprotected despite their incredible endemic biodiversity. Pierre Fidenci, President of Endangered Species International, will share for the first time the natural history of the endangered turtles of the Philippines. You will discover one of the most endangered turtle species in the world observed in the wild for the first time in 2001 and learn about many fascinating elusive amphibians, a unique wilderness, and vanishing indigenous cultures. Pierre Fidenci is strongly engaged in preserving one of the last untouched places of Asia. Reception sponsored by Black Swan Vineyards.

Fee: SFZS Members $10; Students and SFZS Volunteers $8; all others $15.
Questions: (415) 753-7073.