Terrestrial Wildlife Ecology
Step & Prep
Join Professor Jenny Duggan for informal chats about science careers while enjoying the trails at Fort Ord National Monument.
- Walks are at 1:00 PM on Saturdays during the fall and spring semesters.
- All friends and leashed dogs are welcome, but please come prepared to wear a face mask and/or maintain social distancing! You'll know you have the right spot when you see a black dog with a huge, fuzzy tail- that's Benson!
- Please send an email to jduggan@csumb.edu in advance so I'll know to look for you!

Benson, the Step & Prep mascot
Meeting Locations
The meeting locations for the next few weeks are described below:
Date | Meeting Location | Description |
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September 2, 2023 |
Parking lot off Intergarrison Rd (just East of Schoonover Dr) |
Meeting location is a parking lot a short walk from East Campus or bike/bus ride from main campus. We'll see lots of California tiger salamander habitat. |
September 9, 2023 |
Intersection of Watkins Gate Rd and W Camp St in the East Garrison neighborhood. |
Meeting location is a short drive from campus/East Campus and street parking is available. Not many students know about this entrance to the Fort Ord National Monument! |
September 16, 2023 |
Intersection of Watkins Gate Rd and Sloat St in the East Garrison neighborhood. |
Meeting location is a short drive from campus/East Campus and street parking is available. We'll tackle some hills on this walk- good exercise and great scenery! |
September 23, 2023 |
Intersection of 8th Ave and Gigling Rd. |
Meeting location is a parking lot a short walk or bike ride from main campus. We have the potential to see lots of great wildlife in this area, including birds, reptiles, and bobcats! |
September 30, 2023 |
Parking lot off Intergarrison Rd (just East of Schoonover Dr) |
Meeting location is a parking lot a short walk from East Campus or bike/bus ride from main campus. We'll see lots of California tiger salamander habitat. |