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Hosted in partnership with the San Diego Bird Festival, this special Nat Talk features keynote speaker Dexter Patterson, birder, storyteller, educator, and co-founder of the BIPOC Birding Club of Wisconsin. Also known as the Wisco Birder, Dexter Patterson is passionate about making birdwatching inclusive for everyone. His lively "You Ready? Let's Go!" videos showcase his discoveries of various bird species and have earned millions of views online. As an educator, photographer, writer, and co-founder of the BIPOC Birding Club of Wisconsin, Dexter is committed to demonstrating that birding is accessible to all. His goal is to promote inclusivity and help people connect with nature's beauty through Bird Joy. He also co-hosts the Bird Joy Podcast and is the author of Birds of the Great Lakes (Timber Press/Hachette, 2025), a birding field guide that blends birding, storytelling, and community. Through his work, he encourages a new generation of birdwatchers to explore the outdoors and appreciate the diverse life around them. Tickets for this special keynote presentation are $32 for members and $35 non-members. Tickets to attend virtually can be purchased here. Dexter Patterson on Facebook / Instagram

ArtReach San Diego’s After School Art Classes provide students with an inspiring, professional studio experience. Voted Best Art Classes for Kids in San Diego Magazine’s Best of 2025, our 6-week programs cultivate creative confidence, social-emotional growth, and technical skills through hands-on projects led by practicing artists. In this 2D Media class, students will explore collage, drawing, and printmaking while experimenting with texture, pattern, and layered materials. Through project-based learning and revision, they strengthen creative problem-solving skills and develop their personal artistic voice, culminating in a final showcase where they share their work and creative process with family and peers. ArtReach San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

The French government says it granted George and Amal Clooney citizenship because of their contributions to its international influence. Their family has primarily lived in France since 2021.

A sports gear giveaway hosted by Opportunity Athletics, a student-run 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Young athletes ages 5-17 are welcomed to come take home lightly used sports equipment gathered by Opportunity Athletics through donations. Parents are encouraged to come but child must be present. Visit: Free Sports Gear Giveaway Opportunity Athletics on Facebook

The Trump administration is moving to vacate the seditious conspiracy convictions of extremists involved in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack who earlier received commutations instead of full pardons.

Libraries are hubs for information, connection, and learning—and a material library is no different. In this talk, Kara West, a librarian managing the material library for one of the world’s largest architecture and design firms, will share how these unique libraries support designers and architects in exploring building materials—allowing them to see, touch, and understand their properties and applications. A selection of innovative and sustainable materials, including textiles, tiles, and solid surfaces, will be available to browse during the event. About Kara West Kara West is the Resource Librarian and a Senior Associate at Gensler San Diego, where she oversees the design library and serves on the firm’s core leadership team for Resource Directors. A champion of Gensler’s Product Sustainability (GPS) Standards, she leads firmwide training and oversees material vetting for flooring categories. Kara holds an M.A. in Library and Information Science from San José State University and a B.A. in Art History from UC Santa Cruz. Before joining Gensler, she spent 15 years managing museum and library collections for non-profits and the City of San Diego. Mingei International Museum on Facebook / Instagram

Join the Resource Conservation District of Greater San Diego County in partnership with the Earth Discovery Institute for a volunteer planting event! Help us install and water native plants that support local pollinators at Hidden Valley Farm on Saturday, March 21 from 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. Participants should come prepared with long pants, closed-toed shoes, a hat, and sunscreen. Please bring water and a snack. Please RSVP through the Earth Discovery Institute events page if you plan to attend. We can't wait to spend the morning with you! RCD Greater San Diego County on Facebook / Instagram Earth Discovery Institute on Facebook / Instagram

Join the Resource Conservation District of Greater San Diego County in partnership with the Earth Discovery Institute for a volunteer planting event! Help us install and water native plants that support local pollinators at Barron Creek Farm on Saturday, March 7 from 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. Participants should come prepared with long pants, closed-toed shoes, a hat, and sunscreen. Please bring water and a snack. Please RSVP through the Earth Discovery Institute events page if you plan to attend. We can't wait to spend the morning with you! RCD Greater San Diego County on Facebook / Instagram Earth Discovery Institute on Facebook / Instagram

Join the Resource Conservation District of Greater San Diego County in partnership with the Earth Discovery Institute for a volunteer planting event! Help us install and water native plants that support local pollinators at the Agave Lab Farm on Sunday, March 1 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Participants should come prepared with long pants, closed-toed shoes, a hat, and sunscreen. Please bring water and a snack. There is an option to bring a potluck dish to share for those that stay through lunch. Please RSVP through the Earth Discovery Institute events page if you plan to attend. We can't wait to spend the day with you! RCD Greater San Diego County on Facebook / Instagram Earth Discovery Institute on Facebook / Instagram

President Trump said a second round of direct U.S.-Iran peace talks could resume in Pakistan within the next two days, even as he instituted a naval blockade of all Iranian ports.