Eric J. Simon Talks
Eric J. Simon, Ph.D. is an internationally recognized expert in biology education and a celebrated communicator of nature.
Eric's Recent and Upcoming Talks
Ongoing through 5/30/2025
Eight 90-minute classes
In Darwin’s Footsteps: A Journey to the Galapagos
This talk follows Charles Darwin’s 1831-6 around-the-world voyage of discovery aboard HMS Beagle with an emphasis on the Galapagos archipelago.
Take any time as part of OLLI-Berkeley's "Best of OLLI" series.
Zoom.
Open to all.
Membership & course fee required.
Thursday
04/03/2025
Beatrix Potter: Painting the Secret Life of Fungi
You’ve heard of Beatrix Potter as a celebrated children’s author. Now delve into her lesser-known side as a talented mycological artist and scientific observer.
1:00-2:00 PM
Rivermead Lifecare Community
Peterborough, NH
FREE and open to the public
Thursdays starting 04/03/2025
Six 2-hour classes
John James Audubon & The Birds of America
I discuss the life of celebrated naturalist John James Audubon with an emphasis on his revolutionary book The Birds of America, often called the finest illustrated book ever produced.
4:00-6:00 PM
OLLI-Berkeley
Zoom
Open to all.
Membersihp & course fee required
Tuesdays starting 04/08/2025
Five 90-minute classes
Alexander von Humboldt’s Hero’s Journey to South America
Learn about the life of the 19th century’s most famous scientist and his groundbreaking and celebrated five-year journey to South America.
10:00-11:30AM
LINEC (Learning Institute at New England College)
Zoom.
Open to all
Membership & course fee required
Thursday 04/17/2025
The Art of Conservation: John Muir, Ansel Adams, and Yosemite National Park
Celebrated naturalist, promoter of national parks, founder of The Sierra Club: John Muir led a life focused on conserving nature’s splendor. Ansel Adams is America’s best known landscape photographer. Learn and see how their lives and different approaches to art intersected to help promote and protect Yosemite National Park.
10:30-11:30 AM
Tewksbury Public Library
Free and open to all
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