Beaks, Jaws & Claws: A Free Event, Open to the Public
Learn about California native predator species and the essential roles they play in
our environment.
September 19, 2026
- 10:00am - 2:00pm
- Science Community Center
- West Campus, Modesto Junior College
Live Shows, Free & Open to Everyone!
- West Coast Falconry - Live shows at 11:00 am & 1:00pm in Science Community Center
Rm 114
- Mad Science of Sacramento - Live show at 11:00am. Fun Stations available from 10:00am
- 2:00pm at the West Campus Quad
- Butterfly Experience - get up close & personal with Painted Lady butterflies!
- MJC STEM Clubs - tables & activities for all ages
- Admission to the Great Valley Museum is free on this day!
Come visit the following groups and organizations who will be participating!
- Yokuts Group of the Sierra Club
- Audubon Society, Stanislaus Chapter
- California State Parks
- Girl Scouts
- UC Stanislaus County Master Gardeners Program
- Yosemite Rivers Alliance
- Bookish
- Grassland Education Center
Learn more about Modesto Area Partners in Science (MAPS) and the free presentations they host every month.
