Clark's Nutcrackers and their Critical Role as Seed Dispersers with Dr. Diana Tomback
03/26/2026 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM MT
Admission
- Free
Location
Lakewood Library
10200 W 20th Ave
Lakewood, CO 80215
Room Number: Large Meeting Room
10200 W 20th Ave
Lakewood, CO 80215
Room Number: Large Meeting Room
Summary
Dr. Diana Tomback is an ecologist at the University of Colorado, Denver. Since the 1970s, she has published dozens of papers about the remarkable Clarkâs Nutcracker and the critical role they place in seed dispersal of conifers, particularly for that of the whitebark pine, which is in decline. Come learn about these fascinating birds and the specialized role they play in our forests!
Description
Dr. Diana Tomback is a professor of Integrative Biology at the University of Colorado, Denver. Since the 1970s, she has published dozens of papers about the remarkable Clark’s Nutcracker and the critical role they place in seed dispersal of conifers, particularly for that of the whitebark pine, which is in decline. Come learn about these fascinating birds and the specialized role they play in our forests!