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Chapter Meeting – Presentation: Women in Science: Edith Purer and San Diego Salt Marshes
Presentation
Women in Science: Edith Purer and San Diego Salt Marshes
By Dr. Kellie Uyeda – Executive Director, UC San Diego Natural Reserve System
Kellie Uyeda, Ph.D. will give a presentation about Dr. Edith Purer and San Diego’s Salt Marshes. Dr. Purer was California’s first female ecologist and wrote a book about the plants of Silver Stand State Park. Dr. Uyeda’s talk will share more about Dr. Purer’s work in our unique wetlands. Kellie started working with the Natural Reserve System in 2020 as a lecturer for a Coastal Ecology course in Environmental Studies at UC San Diego. She also has been involved in planning Love Your Wetlands Day for the past four years as part of her previous role as a Research Scientist at the Tijuana River National Estuarine Research Reserve. She received her bachelor’s degree in Environmental Systems from UC San Diego, master’s degree in Ecology from San Diego State University, and Ph.D. in Geography from UC Santa Barbara and SDSU. She enjoys connecting people to San Diego ecosystems and is excited to grow community engagement with the Reserve System. Chapter meetings are free and open to the public.
Chapter Meeting Details
Event Timeline:
6:00 PM: Doors open.
6:30 PM: Browsing & Socializing
7:00 PM: Meeting Announcements
7:15 – 7:30 PM: Presentation begins
8:30+ PM: Wrap up & Thanks before closing at 9 pm
Location Details:
Casa del Prado, Room 101, Balboa Park
Located across Village Place from the San Diego Natural History Museum (NAT), in the Casa Del Prado Inner Courtyard.
Chapter meetings are free and open to the public. Everyone with a love for wild places, biodiversity, and community is welcome!
Event Highlights:
Merchandise & Seeds: Browse books, merchandise, and even purchase seeds and bulbs (availability not guaranteed).
Connect & Volunteer: Meet knowledgeable members, discover volunteer opportunities, enjoy snacks and drinks, and connect with others who share a passion for conserving San Diego’s unique landscapes and habitats.