Tag: Dr. Emily Lindsey

Science and community come together at La Brea Tar Pits
There’s a lot going on at the La Brea Tar Pits. We recently talked with Dr. Emily Lindsey, associate curator and excavation site director at the La Brea Tar Pits and Museum. Said Lindsey, “Because of its location, [the site] really has the power to bring its story to millions of people. We can take […]

Misconceptions about La Brea Tar Pits, Ice Age animals, climate change
This article is adapted from a talk Dr. Lindsey gave prior to last year’s annual TarFest celebration in the Miracle Mile. In 2016, I moved to Los Angeles to take the job of Curator at the La Brea Tar Pits and Museum. This site is a U.S. National Natural Landmark, is generally ranked as one […]