Featured Lectures 



Vanishing Rain Forests: The Earth in Crisis 



Tropical biodiversity is staggering — about 60% of all plant and animal species live in tropical rain forests. Even more staggering: much of 

 this diversity will never be known for its medicinal, agricultural, or industrial uses or its role in natural ecosystems. In October and November 

 Field Museum hosts several renowned scientists who provide insights into this worldwide dilemma through a series of 5 public lectures, 

 each with a question-and-answer session. 



[7] Saturday. Oct. 21, 2:00pm 



"The Growing Threats to Tropical Biodiversity" 



Norman Myers, Consultant In Environment and Development 



\y\ Saturday. Oct. 28. 2:00pm 



"An Impending Extinction Crisis: Risl<, Fantasy, or Accomplished 



Fact?" 



Jared M. Diamond, Professor, Dept. of Physiology, School of 

 Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles 



13 Saturday. Nov. 4, 2:00pm 

 "The Threat to the Living World" 



Peter H. Raven, Director, Missouri Botanical Garden 



Saturday. Nov. 11. 7:00pm 



"Population Growth and the Destruction of Tropical Forests" 



Paul R. Ehrlich, Bing Professor of Population Studies, 

 Dept. of Biological Sciences, Stanford University 



[7] Saturday, Nov 18. 2:00pm 

 "Biodiversity and the Tropical Forest" 



Russell A. MIttermeier, President, 

 Conservation International 



Tickets Please use coupon on P.4. 



Series $20 ($1 2 members): single $5 ($3 members). Group rates 



available for groups of 1 2 or more. 



Call (31 2) 322-8854 to register or for Information, 



Workshops for Educators 



Classroom teachers, scout leaders, naturalists, and other educators 

 of all age levels are invited to participate in a series of 3 workshop,s 

 offered in conjunction with this lecture series. A limited number of 

 series tickets is available at no charge to educators on a first-come, 

 first-serve basis. Call (31 2) 322-8854 for further information. 



Family Lecture 



Flap, Flutter, and Fly 



An Introduction to Family Bird Watching 



Sunday. Oct. 22. 2:00pm 



Neil Dawe, Habitat Manager, Canadian Wildlife Service and Karen 



Dawe, Naturalist and Author 



How does a nuthatch crack nuts? Who does the mockingbird mock? 

 Why do birds take "ant baths"? Answer these questions and more 

 as you learn about bird identification and bird behavior. In a pro- 

 gram especially for families with kids ages 5-12, learn to observe. 

 Identify, and care for those creatures who flap, flutter, and fly. Play 

 bird games and (weather permitting) take a bird walk along the 

 lakefront. 



Tickets 



$4 adults; $2 children 1 2 and under. LL89307 "Flap, Flutter and Fly" 

 —Child: LL89308 "Flap, Flutter and Fly"— Adult. 



Please use coupon on P.4. 



Adult Programs 



— Field Trips — 



One-day weekend field trips for adults continue through October. 

 Explore the dramatic geology of the Starved Rock Area, see the 

 fascinating contrasts of Lake County, Illinois, experience the noctur- 

 nal woods in a night hike, or enjoy a fall color walk In the Palos Park 

 region. Check the September/October Adult, Children, and Family 

 Program Brochure for further information or call (31 2) 322-8854. 



— Weekend Workshops — 



Trace the development of Paleolithic cultures, learn the traditions 

 and functions of miniature Japanese netsuke sculptures, or ex- 

 amine mask-making techniques while making an Egyptian mummy 

 mask of your own face. An exciting range of adult weekend pro- 

 grams begin in October. See the September/October Adult, Chil- 

 dren, and Family Program brochure for details or call (312)322- 

 8854. 



