A DAY IN THE LIFE: EXPERTS IN BIODIVERSITY

Date: September 9, 2025
Time: 12:00 – 1:00pm
Location: CNRA HQ, 20th Floor Cafe
Description: Join us for a dynamic discussion moderated by Meghan Hertel, Deputy Secretary for Biodiversity and Habitat, featuring guests and panelists from Department of Water Resources, California State Parks, and California Department of Fish and Wildlife:
• Kim Tenggardjaja, Biodiversity Coordinator, California Department of Fish and Wildlife
• Theo Claire, Restoration Ecologist, Department of Water Resources
• Sarinah Simons, Wildlife Management, California State Parks
• Katrina Smith, Statewide Coordinator for Small Mammal Conservation, California Department of Fish and Wildlife
• Dena Spatz, State Parks Senior Wildlife Biologist, California State Parks

Together, they’ll share their experiences working to protect California’s biodiversity and advance the 30×30 initiative. The event will conclude with a hands-on iNaturalist demo, where you’ll learn how to contribute biodiversity data through simple nature observations.
🎉 Door prize drawings! Must be present to win.
Reminder: Please visit your phone’s app store to download the iNaturalist app ahead of the event date to sign up for a free account. This will help ensure you’re ready to participate fully when the iNaturalist demo begins.