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David Herlocker

David has been enthusiastically involved in nature education for nearly 40 years, working with the California Academy of Sciences, the San Francisco Zoological Society, and most recently as the Interpretive Naturalist for Marin County Parks. A Bay Area native, he has been exploring Point Reyes since the late 60’s. His interests include virtually all aspects of natural history, with a particular passion for reptiles and insects.

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