Join us for a lunchtime Speak! Salon as local birder and naturalist Allen Hale shares how a single birding trip to Panama grew into a lifelong passion.

Since first visiting Panama in 1998, Allen has returned more than 37 times, exploring the country's remarkable landscapes, birdlife, history, and culture. During this engaging presentation, he'll reflect on three decades of adventures, discoveries, and friendships formed through birdwatching in one of the world's richest biodiversity hotspots.

The talk will be brought to life with beautiful photographs by Allen and local photographer Stephanie Gross, who accompanied him on one of his Panama expeditions in December 2024.