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Pinnacles National Park will continue its summer speaker series in August with four planned lectures focusing on climate change and sustainability.

Pinnacles summer speaker series starts: The Pinnacles National Park Summer Speakers series starts June 8 with the “Hands of the Land” lecture at Soledad Library at 2 p.m. A ranger will help visitors learn about people who shaped the Salinas Valley into the “salad bowl of America.” The lecture will explore the lives of area farmers, immigrants, activists and writers with family friendly activities. The second lecture, “Cowboy Poetry,” will be June 15 at 2 p.m. Pinnacles Nation Park’s west side entrance. Janice Gilbertson will share stories and poetry with visitors. On June 22 at 2 p.m., for “Life of the Amah Mutsun,” Valentin Lopez will speak on the west side of the park. Lopez will discuss the culture and history of the tribal band. Park entrance fees apply for the speaker events inside the park.

1.) Pinnacles September speaker series: Join Park Ranger Jennifer, of Pinnacles National Monument, as she explores the many challenges that snakes face in their bid for survival. In this 30-60 minute fun-filled discussion, visitors will learn about some of these amazing adaptations and how they make life without limbs possible. Kids’ activities include handling snake skins and junior ranger booklets. The lecture will be Saturday, at 2 p.m., at the Soledad Library, 401 Gabilan Drive, in Soledad. Details: 389-4486 ext. 267.