Bones can teach us many biological and evolutionary lessons. What is a dental formula? Does a whale have a neck? How many knees does a quadruped have? Do dolphins have fingers? Join us for some fun lessons about skeletal preparation and the amazing facts about bones that are more than just “skin deep”.

Join CCSPA, CA State Parks, and biologist Ron Ruppert for this Mind Walk!

Location: SLO Public Market, upstairs in the main building (elevator available). 3845 S Higuera St, San Luis Obispo

Time: Event space open from 4 pm – 6 pm. The presentation begins promptly at 4:30 pm.

Fees: $5 admission at the door for ages 18 and over. Cash, card, and Venmo accepted. Free for ages 17 and under and free for Friends of CCSPA and one guest. Must bring Friend of CCSPA card to ensure free attendance. Not a Friend but want to join? Become a Friend of CCSPA with a donation of $35 or more.

Capacity: No RSVP required. 70 seats available indoors, 80 seats available on the attached patio. First come, first served on seating. If you are in a large group (10+), please arrive by 4:15 pm.

Ron Ruppert has been teaching at Cuesta College since 1978. He is a past president of the local Audubon Society, a past curator of mammals at the Morro Bay Museum of Natural History, a committee member of the National Estuary Program and a founding member of the Central Coast Biological Society since 1986. Several of the skeletons at museums and in classrooms around the central coast have been prepared under his direction. Ron has a life-long passion for natural history.