Kendall Calhoun

@kendallcalhoun.bsky.social

Assistant Prof @ University of British Columbia Studying impacts wildfires 🔥 and climate change 🌎 on wildlife 🐻 and conservation ✊🏿🏳️‍🌈

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Next week #BlackMammalogistsWeek2026 begins! Here's a quick rundown of the many cool and informative events happening from Oct. 11th - Oct. 17th. Giveaways, panels, another drawing workshop, all culminating in our in-person event at NHMLAC in LA on Friday!

Join us in the fun!

Black Mammalogists Week 2026: Theme: Celebrating Resilience. October 11-17th. Email: blackmammalogists@gmail.com, bluesky: blackmammalogists.bsky.social, instagram: BlackMammalogistsWeek; twitter: BlkMammalogists. There's a QR code to our website, where you can get more information on events and our sponsors. Please join us in uplifting the efforts of current and upcoming #BlackMammalogists across the Diaspora. Goal: to form conscious, fruitful connections while illuminating historic and present-day contributions from Black folks to the field of Mammalogy through online and in-person events! What to expect: giveaways, panels, games, workshops and more! We hope to see you there.Sunday October 11th: #BMW2026RollCall meet Black scientists, conservationists, and other experts shaping the field of mammalogy! Monday October 12th: #BMW2026Resist Join us for a rousing round of March Mammal Madness, sponsor shoutouts, and highlights of community-engaged mammal work. Tuesday October 13th: #BMW2026Create Contribute to our community gallery celebrating mammal-inspired artwork, photography, and creative projects. ALL ARE WELCOME! Wednesday October 14th: #BMW2026Innovate A look at cutting-edge tools, from advanced tracking to field gear, and what's next for mammalogy research. Thursday October 15th: #BMW2026Resilience Be inspired by the resilience of mammals *and* mammalogists who adapt, survive, and learn to thrive in a rapidly-changing, challenging world. Friday October 16th: #BMW2026Community Join us at our first in-person event at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County! Saturday October 17th: #BMW2026Celebrate Celebrating major wins, milestones, and breakthroughs for current and aspiring Black mammalogists. Another website QR code: blackmammalogists.com