Ecologist and author James W. Cornett presents his latest research findings on the relationship between hummingbirds and ocotillos at the Old Schoolhouse for this in-person lecture series. Hilary Sloane will give you the details…
Hummingbirds are probably the most admired and recognized birds in the world. The bird’s small size, iridescent colors, hovering flight and abundance around homes make them fascinating to watch. But migratory hummingbirds are in trouble because their most important source of nectar is in trouble. Ocotillos are struggling to survive in the Southwest and are dying out, particularly in the California deserts. In the next few years and for coming decades, hummingbird survival will depend upon what happens to ocotillos and what each homeowner does in their own backyard.
The old schoolhouse lecture series will be held at the Twentynine Palms Historical Society, 6760 National Park Drive, on Friday, March 11 at 7 p.m. Admission is $5 at the door.
