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To Pursue or Not to Pursue: The Complexity of Biological Science
04/12/2026
Dr. Gordon Orians

 

All organisms must find enough food for reproduction, and all animals with varied diets must decide whether to pursue and capture a potential prey or wait for another that might arrive. This seemingly simple dilemma has spawned a rich theoretical and empirical literature on Foraging Theory. Investigator Gordon Orians, frequent HGP presenter and Professor Emeritus from University of Washington, will guide your tour of the surprising theoretical and experimental results of attempts to answer that seemingly simple question and to show how difficult it was. Dr. Orians has also served on Nat. and American Academies of Sciences.

 

Play At Any Age
04/05/2026
Alesha Weiland

 

Remember laughing until your side ached and your face hurt? Take a stroll down memory lane and reawaken that inherent joy. We'll be goofy, play games, and take our silliness seriously for a change. Wear your tie-dye or anything that sparks whimsy, bring your favorite stuffed animals, and give yourself permission to embrace the joy of play! Alesha Weiland has a B.S. in Geography and Environmental Studies from University of Alaska Fairbanks and has worked for U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, outdoor education programs across the country, and acted and performed improv in Alaska.

 

Character Work: Homelessness, Activism, and Hope in Portland
03/29/2026
Paul Susi

 

Portland's social safety net is more profoundly compromised than ever, with no accountability for the compounding trauma and wastefulness. Recent data indicates that over 7500 Portlanders are living on the streets–over 1400 entering homelessness every month–with only 1500 beds after the Mayor's aggressive defunding of outreach and supportive programs. Since the 70s, Portland's mayors have promised to end homelessness. How do we show integrity and care while effectively managing resources? Paul Susi draws from over 25 years of experience in nonprofits attempting to address this slow-motion humanitarian disaster, sharing insights and experiences and a template for positive action.

 

See: www.paulsusi.wordpress.com

 

Help! My Family Member/Friend is a Creationist
03/22/2026
Dr. Jon Peters

 

Should you engage creationists in contentious discussions about evolution and origins? What are the trade-offs? Is there a productive approach? Dr. Jon Peters has spent 50 years intermittently debating creationists. As a retired biology professor and physician, he has been interested in promoting science and accurate history. An evangelical for a few years in his teens, his graduate-level education in biology exposed him to both sides of the debates and the religious foundations of fundamentalist creationist objections. Even in today's political climate of Christian Nationalism, many of the issues are grounded in the scientific battles with creationists.

 

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