Tick encounters are one of the less pleasant parts of life in Kansas, especially when we know that they can spread diseases to humans. If you have spent much time outside, you have probably met lone star ticks, black-legged ticks, and American dog ticks, all of which can carry diseases that affect humans. Marlon Cobos, a postdoctoral fellow with KU's Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Department and the Biodiversity Institute, will present his research on ticks, covering topics from their seasonal abundance to disease-carrying potential. We will discuss some tips for staying safe while enjoying the outdoors during tick season. Join us to learn more about the lives of these ubiquitous little creatures!

Where: 350 Wild Horse Road, Lawrence, Kansas 66044

Bring: A mug for tea/coffee to help us reduce waste

Science Sundays is a monthly series of in-person public talks at the KU Field Station. These Sunday afternoon talks cover a variety of science topics, including research happening at the Field Station. Talks are free and open to the public—anyone who wants to learn more about science—but may not interest younger audiences.

Registration will be capped at 40 each month; please RSVP by emailing Wendy Holman (wendyholman@ku.edu), KU Field Station education program coordinator. Snacks provided.

The KU Field Station is managed by the Kansas Biological Survey & Center for Ecological Research.