The Loma Linda University Church and the Loma Linda University Center for Biodiversity and Conservation Studies will host a vespers program Saturday night, Oct. 4, that will feature animals from the African continent.
The service, titled “Footprints of Africa,” will have animal examples from the grasslands of the Serengeti to the forests of the Virunga Mountains and the deserts of the Sahara.
“Imagine an evening in Africa,” says William Hayes, PhD, professor of biology at Loma Linda University. “Animals. If you listen closely, you can hear their soft footfalls among the raucous wails and calls. If you pay close attention, you can spot some that contemplate you from a distance, and others virtually beneath your feet. Whether grazers or predators, big or small, fleet or slow, four-legged or legless, these creatures capture our imagination.
“This program will feature some extraordinary animals. Be sure to join us — we've planned an unforgettable evening for you and the family,” he says.
The vespers will take place in the Loma Linda University Church sanctuary at 5:00 p.m.