The Modesto Area Partners in Science (MAPS) lecture series has operated since 1990
to foster science education in our community for youths through adults. Once a month
during the academic year, MAPS offers stimulating free science programming, bringing
educators and local citizens into contact with scientists and mind-expanding ideas.
Wild Planet Day 2026 "Beaks, Jaws & Claws"
Learn about our 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 / organizations who will be helping us make this a
fun & fantastic day!
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
Recordings
Current recordings since 2020 are housed on the GVM YouTube page.
Please visit the following link to make a fully tax-deductible donation. Make sure
to selectModesto Area Partners in Science (MAPS)under "My donation is for..."
Recent Past MAPS Talks
Extreme Science with the Science Wizard 4/11/25
Adapt or Die: How the Unfolded Protein Response Allows Cells to Decide Between Responding
to Stress & Programmed Cell Death 3/21/25
Beyond Shark Week: Environmental Change based on Chemistry & Fossils 1/28/25
Wild Things: Conservation Ambassadors' Wild Things - Animals of the World 1/24/25
Stories in the Bones: Forensic Anthropology of the Murdered and Missing 4/26/24
Extreme Science with the Science Wizard 4/5/24
Human and Environmental Impacts on Mussel Attachment 3/22/24
September 19, 2026
