Mountain Lions in our Midst
June 13, 2024 @ 5:00PM — 6:30PM Mountain Time (US & Canada)
Boulder Public Library - Meadows Branch: 4800 Baseline Rd Boulder, CO 80303 Get Directions
Ready to learn about Colorado's native lions? In this presentation from R. Brent Lyles, Executive Director of the Mountain Lion Foundation, you'll learn all the ways that mountain lions support healthy ecosystems. You'll hear about their life cycles and fascinating behaviors, and you'll come to understand the many challenges that mountain lions face across the country – challenges that can be overcome with a little help from their friends. Come ready to get your questions answered!
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The Mountain Lion Foundation's mission is to ensure that these critically important animals survive and flourish in the wild. The organization's work focuses on science-based education, peaceful coexistence with lions, and advocating for protective policies across the United States. Learn more about lions and how to safely coexist with them at mountainlion.org.
Lyles is a life-long environmental educator with a passion for healthy ecosystems, conservation, and equity-based advocacy. From teaching middle-school science in North Carolina to leading river-focused advocacy groups in Texas to protecting wild spaces in Washington state, Lyles' career has centered on science education, compassionate and inclusive leadership, and environmental stewardship. He lives on the edge of a forest in Washington state.
Photo by Denise Peterson