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SUMMARY:An Evening for Madagascar With Dr. Timothy Eppley at the Tennessee Aquarium
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special evening of exploration and conservation as the Tennessee Aquarium shines a spotlight on Madagascar’s extraordinary wildlife—and the urgent efforts underway to protect it.On Tuesday\, April 7\, 2026\, guests will enjoy an immersive experience featuring lemurs\, tortoises\, and first hand stories from the field.The evening begins with appetizers and beverages during cocktail hour\, where you’ll meet one of the Aquarium’s resident Radiated Tortoises—a critically endangered species native to southern Madagascar. Following this exclusive encounter\, guests will gather in the River Journey Auditorium for a compelling presentation from the Aquarium’s lemur and tortoise experts\, who will share insights about the animals in their care and their conservation work abroad.The highlight of the evening will be a special presentation by Dr. Timothy Eppley\, Chief Conservation Officer for Wildlife Madagascar. Dr. Eppley will discuss his field research and conservation leadership in Madagascar\, including his work in and around Masoala National Park\, one of the island’s most biodiverse and threatened landscapes. Guests will gain a rare look into the challenges facing Madagascar’s endemic species—and the innovative solutions being implemented to ensure their survival.Following the presentation\, attendees are invited to visit the Ocean Journey Tropical Cove for special lemur enrichment activities. \n\n\n\n\nEvent Details:Date: Tuesday\, April 7\, 2026Time: 5:00–8:00 p.m. ETLocation: Tennessee AquariumTickets: $50 – Members / River Society $65 – Non-MembersIncludes: • Appetizers • Beer\, wine\, and sodas • After-hours Aquarium access • Radiated tortoise encounter \n\n\n\n\n\n\nA portion of the ticket proceeds will support Wildlife Madagascar’s conservation efforts in Madagascar. \n\n\n\nPurchase tickets here
URL:https://wildlifemadagascar.org/calendar/an-evening-for-madagascar-with-dr-timothy-eppley-at-the-tennessee-aquarium/
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SUMMARY:For the Love of Lemurs: An Evening with Dr. Patricia Wright
DESCRIPTION:Date: April 26 2026Time: 5:00pmVenue: Point LomaSpeaker: Dr. Patricia Wright \n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for an unforgettable evening with Dr. Patricia Chapple Wright\, one of the world’s leading primatologists and the first woman to receive the prestigious Indianapolis Prize for Animal Conservation. Wright’s pioneering work led to the discovery of the golden bamboo lemur and the creation of Ranomafana National Park in Madagascar—a refuge for endangered lemurs and a global model for community-based conservation. On Sunday 26th\, hear her extraordinary story of discovery\, determination\, and hope as she shares insights from her acclaimed autobiography\, For the Love of Lemurs: My Life in the Wilds of Madagascar.The evening promises a perfect blend of connection and discovery: a welcoming cocktail hour\, an illuminating presentation by Dr. Wright\, a delicious dinner with dessert\, and a personal opportunity to have your book signed. It’s an experience designed to nourish both mind and spirit. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe BookIn For the Love of Lemurs: My Life in the Wilds of Madagascar\, Dr. Wright takes readers deep into rainforests where science\, grit\, and wonder collide. From tracking the elusive greater bamboo lemur to discovering the golden bamboo lemur\, Wright’s quest ultimately helps spark the creation of Ranomafana National Park—now a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a stronghold for endangered lemurs. Part adventure memoir\, part conservation blueprint\, it’s a page-turner about how one person’s persistence can change a species’ fate. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Dr. Patricia WrightDr. Wright is a scientist and a Distinguished Professor in the Department of Anthropology at Stony Brook University\, NY. She is the inaugural holder of Herrnstein Professor of Conservation Biology Chair. Dr. Wright has received the prestigious MacArthur Fellowship (Genius Award) and four medals of honor from the Malagasy government. She was the first woman to win the Indianapolis Prize for Animal Conservation. Dr. Wright is Founder and Executive Director of Stony Brook University’s Institute for the Conservation of Tropical Environments\, and is the Founder and Executive Director of the Centre ValBio\, a research and training center in Ranomafana\, Madagascar.  \n\n\n\n\n\nAfter discovering a new species of lemur in 1986\, she helped establish its habitat as a national park and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Dr. Patricia C. Wright has published over 200 scientific papers\, authored four books\, and delivered hundreds of lectures at museums\, universities\, and scientific societies across the United States and Europe. A dedicated mentor\, she has guided and hooded over 50 PhDs\, many of whom are now leaders in conservation and primatology In 2023\, she led a team of young scientists on a bold 30-day expedition to a remote forest previously unknown to the global scientific community. Accompanied by a French film crew\, the team ventured into uncharted territory\, documenting rare and previously undescribed plants and animals. The documentary Ivohiboro: The Lost Forest\, released in 2024\, is a film that captures a journey into the unknown\, where scientists uncover new species that shed light on the past while providing crucial insights into protecting and restoring these vital landscapes for the future. Dr. Wright continues to lead cutting-edge research\, mentor the next generation of conservationists\, and champion the protection of Madagascar’s unique biodiversity. The International Primatological Society awarded her the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2025 meetings in Madagascar. 
URL:https://wildlifemadagascar.org/calendar/for-the-love-of-lemurs-an-evening-with-dr-patricia-wright/
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