Safina Center Conservation Videography Fellow Isaias Hernandez will moderate the Climate Emotions webinar—an intimate and powerful gathering that explores the deep intersections of climate change, mental health, and storytelling. Isaias and several panelists will unpack the emotional toll of the climate crisis and spotlight the creative ways communities are responding through care, culture, and connection.

This conversation features eco-anxiety researcher Dr Panu Pihkala from the University of Helsinki, award-winning author, speaker, and thought leader Dr. elin kelsey Producer & Director Tehya Jennett from Stranded Astronaut Productions, and Emmy-nominated Director, Producer, and Storyteller Amanda Strong from Spotted Fawn Productions.

Register for the online event here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_JhOwDddoTR2yIymbWJmhnQ#/registration

Safina Center Writer-in-Residence Paul Greenberg will present a 40-minute lecture on seafood and sustainability at the Portsmouth Public Library in Portsmouth, NH on Saturday, May 3.

For more information and to register for the free event, visit: https://portsmouthpl.librarycalendar.com/event/4fish

Address:
Portsmouth Public Library
175 Parrott Ave
Portsmouth , NH 03801

Join Carl Safina at the New Canaan Library in Connecticut on April 27 for the 2025 Oldham Nature & Environment lecture in celebration of Earth Month. Carl will present a lecture on his book Alfie & Me—the story of an orphaned screech owl he rescued and raised, and helped illuminate our relationship with the natural world.

The event is free to attend, but requires registration. You can register at: https://www.newcanaanlibrary.org/event/hold-nature-environmentoldham-biodiversity-speaker-113300

Join Safina Center Writer-in-Residence Paul Greenberg for a reading and discussion of his speculative fiction novella A Third Term at Athena Books in Greenwich, Connecticut!

A Third Term is a speculative fiction novella by New York Times bestselling author Paul Greenberg in which a Democratic political operative snatches George Washington from his deathbed in 1799 and brings him to the present era. Riddled with pneumonia, possessing dentures fashioned from slave’s teeth, and an aristocratic sensibility tempered by war and religious faith, Washington will require considerable rehabilitation to pose a challenge to the man he only refers to as “The Tyrant.” But a wily, unorthodox campaign manager and a sexy, sympathetic personal trainer are up for the job.

For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit Athena Books’ event page. All ticket purchases include a copy of the book.

“Latinos have always had something to say. And now we’re saying it louder than ever.”

Join Safina Center Conservation Videography Fellow Isaias Hernandez at Damian in Los Angeles, California on Wednesday April 9 for “Climate Chisme,” an open discussion event aimed at facilitating conversations about climate injustice and activism.

The event features plant-based food options and a raffle for attendees. Tickets are on sale now.

Address:
2132 East 7th Place Los Angeles, CA 90021

Join Carl Safina and other guest speakers at the Animal Legal Education Initiative’s “Harms and Freedoms: Captivity, Natural Habitats, and Sanctuary” conference on World Aquatic Animal Day, April 3, 2025, for an online panel on systemic changes for aquatic animals. The panel will consist of Carl Safina, Mei Brunson, Lipsa Dash, Marty McKendry, and Amy P. Wilson.

The free conference takes place from April 3-5. There are both virtual and in-person panels in Washington, DC. All panels will be recorded and uploaded at a future date.

For more information on the panels, events, and to register for free, please click here to visit their website.

Join Safina Center Fellows Dani Khan Da Silva, Jasmin Graham, and Katlyn Taylor on Saturday, March 29 at the 36th Annual Bioneers Conference in Berkeley, California!

The Safina Center, founded by renowned ecologist and author Carl Safina, has for more than 20 years drawn from science, art and literature to advance the case for Life on Earth. Among its most inspiring and effective endeavors are its senior and junior fellowship programs, which help support and highlight the work of a small cohort of brilliant early- and mid-career scientists, researchers, activists and artists whose work addresses conservation, the environment, and/or social justice in unique ways. This session will feature three recent, extraordinary Safina Fellows: Danielle Khan Da Silva, award-winning documentary photographer, director, conservation activist, founder/Executive Director of Photographers Without Borders, and co-founder of the Sumatran Wildlife Sanctuary; Jasmin Graham, a youngshark scientist and environmental educator, President/CEO of Minorities in Shark Sciences, an organization dedicated to supporting gender minorities of color in shark sciences; Katlyn Taylor, passionate marine biologist and conservationist, naturalist, guide, and widely traveled Coast Guard licensed captain, co-creator of The Whalenerd’s Podcast.

For more information and to purchase tickets to the conference, please visit the Bioneers event page: https://conference.bioneers.org/defending-the-living-world/

Join Safina Center Writer-in-Residence Paul Greenberg for a reading and discussion of his speculative fiction novel A Third Term at People’s Book in Takoma Park, MD!

A Third Term is a speculative fiction by New York Times bestselling author Paul Greenberg in which a Democratic political operative snatches George Washington from his deathbed in 1799 and brings him to the present era. Riddled with pneumonia, possessing dentures fashioned from slave’s teeth, and an aristocratic sensibility tempered by war and religious faith, Washington will require considerable rehabilitation to pose a challenge to the man he only refers to as “The Tyrant.” But a wily, unorthodox campaign manager and a sexy, sympathetic personal trainer are up for the job.

This is a free in-person event. Seated capacity at People’s Book is 50 patrons. Standing room is an option. All events are first-come, first-served seating. Accessible seating is always available.

For more information and to register, please visit: https://peoplesbooktakoma.com/event/third-term/

Address:

7014 Westmoreland Ave Suite A,
Takoma Park, MD 20912

Get ready for an unforgettable night of celebration, culture, and giving back! On January 7th, 2025, Minorities in Shark Sciences is hosting the Jawesome Ink Benefit Bash at the world-renowned Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta!

MISS’ annual Benefit Bash is their biggest fundraiser of the year. This year, they’re celebrating sharks’ deep cultural influence on body art and traditions. The event features catered food, drinks, a tattoo contest, a special dance performance from Mahealani's Polynesian Entertainment, raffles, auctions, and more!

Safina Center Fellow Jasmin Graham provided more details about the event on our blog.

To purchase tickets or sponsor the event, visit their event page here.

The Safina Center 2024 Annual Celebration is upon us!

Join us on Thursday, November 7th at the Explorer Club for a night of camaraderie, some good news, dinner, cocktails and a much-needed lift, showcasing our values-changing, life-altering work!

Purchase tickets or sponsorships for the event here: https://www.safinacenter.org/annual-celebration

THE EXPLORERS CLUB
46 E 70TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY, 10021

Join Carl Safina at the Northport Public Library on Sunday, October 27 for a discussion and signing of his book Alfie & Me: What Owls Know, What Humans Believe.

The free event will run from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM EST in the library’s community room. Please register for the event online on their website.

Celebrate the release of Safina Center Fellow Katlyn Taylor and photographer Jodi Frediani’s new book, Wild Monterey Bay: Up Close and Personal Stories of Memorable Wildlife Encounters at the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary!

Meet the some of the storytellers and the editors, purchase a copy of the book, hear about the formation and status of the Sanctuary, listen to stories from the book, and more. Refreshments will be provided!

For more information about the event, email lisa.uttal@noaa.gov

MBNMS Sanctuary Exploration Center
35 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz CA 95060

Join Safina Center Fellow Kike Calvo at the Florida Aquarium’s opening lecture for their 2024 “Evening Tide Talks” series on Wednesday, October 9, at 5:45 PM!

Kike will speak about the power of creativity as a tool to connect with the world and drive meaningful change, and his decades of experience as a photographer and explorer.

To register, please visit the Florida Aquarium’s event page.

701 Channelside Drive
Tampa, Florida 33602
Vinik Room – The Florida Aquarium

Join Carl Safina and a total of 100 authors across various genres on Saturday, August 10, for the 20th annual East Hampton Library Author Night Fundraiser!

The event includes an Author Reception at 5:00 PM EST, where guests and authors will meet together under a grand tent to mingle and enjoy hors d’oeuvres and wine. Guests will have opportunities to purchase books and have them signed by their favorite authors!

Afterward at 8:00 PM EST, guests will dine at dinner parties at private homes to honor some of the great authors in attendance.

Tickets for the Author Reception are $150, and tickets to the dinner are $500. Tickets to the dinner include access to the reception.

Tickets are available online at https://authorsnight.org/, at the Library (159 Main St., East Hampton, NY), and by phone at (631) 324-0222.

The event will take place at Herrick Park in the middle of the Village of East Hampton.

Carl Safina will be at West Islip Public Library for a meet & greet and a discussion of his newest book, Alfie & Me: What Owls Know, What Humans Believe. Afterwards, there will be a book signing, with copies of the book available to purchase on-site.

The event starts at 7:00 PM EST. Seating is limited. For more info and to register, please visit: https://search.livebrary.com/record=g1118921~S70