Scott Sampson speaks regularly to general and specialist audiences about dinosaurs, paleontology, evolution, and education. If you are interested in booking Scott as a speaker for your event, please send an inquiry.

Speaking and Event Calendar

Below is a list of recent and upcoming events. In 2016, Dr. Scott will be undertaking a national tour in support of his new general audience book, How to Raise a Wild Child. New event dates will be added as they are confirmed!

Date & Time: January 16, 2016, 12:30 pm
Location: Convention Center, Denver CO
Host: Outdoor Sportsman’s Expo
Title: How To Raise a Wild Child
Event: Family Talk, Outdoor Sportsman’s Expo
For More Information: http://www.sportsexpos.com/profile/presenter/scottdsampson/

Date & Time: Wednesday, January 27, 2016, 7 pm
Location: Connor Prairie Interactive Historical Park, Fishers, IN
Host: Connor Prairie Interactive Historical Park
Title: How to Raise a Wild Child
Event: Family Talk, Connor Prairie Annual Meeting
For More Information: https://www.connerprairie.org/Newsroom/2016/Host-of-PBS-Kids’-‘Dinosaur-Train’-Dr-Scott-Samps

Date & Time: Monday, February 8, 2016, 8:30 am
Location: Colorado Academy School, Denver, CO
Host: Colorado Academy
Title: The Rewilding Revolution
Event: Adult Talk
For More Information: http://www.coloradoacademy.org/page/SPEAK-Event-Detail?pk=3778085&fromId=164649

Date & Time: Monday, February 8, 2016, 8:30 am
Location: Colorado Academy School, Denver, CO
Host: Colorado Academy
Title: Dr. Scott Talks Dinosaurs!
Event: Kids Talk
For More Information: Closed event, students only

Date & Time: Friday, February 11, 2016, 7 pm
Location: Kane Hall, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
Host: Burke Museum
Title: Dinosaurs of the Lost Continent
Event: Family Event
For More Information: http://www.burkemuseum.org/calendar/dinosaurs-lost-continent

Date & Time: March 12, 2016
Location: Tucson Festival of Books, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
Host: Tucson Festival of Book
Title: Celebrating Dinosaurs
Event: Panel Discussion
For More Information: http://tucsonfestivalofbooks.org

Date & Time: March 13, 2016
Location: Tucson Festival of Books, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
Host: Tucson Festival of Book
Title: How to Raise a Wild Child
Event: Family Presentation
For More Information: http://tucsonfestivalofbooks.org

Date & Time: April 17, 2016, 2 pm
Location: Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC
Host: USA Science & Engineering Festival
Title: Dr. Scott Talks Dinosaurs!
Event: Family event
For More Information: http://www.usasciencefestival.org/newsletter-volume-4-number-9/join-paleontologist-‘dr-scott’-of-pbs-‘dinosaur-train’-at-the-expo.html

Date & Time: April 24, 2016, 10 am
Location: United Church of Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC
Host: United Church of Chapel Hill
Title: Loving Nature: An Imperative Practice of Faith
Event: Family Presentation
For More Information: http://unitedchurch.org/event/loving-nature-spiritual-practice-children-adults-scott-sampson/

Date & Time: Thursday, April 28, 2016
Location: California State University, San Bernardino, San Bernardino, CA
Host: California State University, San Bernardino
Title: Dinosaurs of the Lost Continent
Event: Scherba Lecture in Honor of CSUSB’s 50th Anniversary (all ages presentation)
For More Information: http://news.csusb.edu/2016/04/19/gerald-m-scherba-lecture-series-features-dr-scott-host-of-pbs-dinosaur-train-april-28/

Date & Time: May 11, 2016, 8:30 am
Location: Silver Lake Lodge, Deer Valley, UT
Host: Summit Land Conservancy
Title: The Rewilding Revolution
Event: 2016 Conservation Breakfast (adult talk)
For More Information: http://dollysbookstore.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/2016-Conservation_Breakfast-Invite.jpg

Date & Time: May 15, 2016, 1:30 pm
Location: The Englert Theater, Iowa City, IA
Host: The Englert Theater
Title: Dr. Scott Talks Dinosaurs
Event: Kids/Family Event
For More Information: http://www.englert.org/event/dr-scott-talks-dinosaurs/

Date & Time: October 5, 2016,
Location: America’s Ballroom at America’s Center, St. Louis, MO
Host: National Recreation & Park Association
Title: How to Raise a Wild Child
Event: National Recreation & Park Association Annual Meeting (adult presenatation)
For More Information: http://www.nrpa.org/conference2016/keynote-speaker/

Date & Time: October 5, 2016,
Location: America’s Ballroom at America’s Center, St. Louis, MO
Host: National Recreation & Park Association
Title: How to Raise a Wild Child
Event: National Recreation & Park Association Annual Meeting
For More Information: http://www.nrpa.org/conference2016/keynote-speaker/

Date & Time: May 6, 2017, 3 pm
Location: Martin Theatre, Highland Park, IL
Host: Chicago Botanic Gardens
Title: How to Raise a Wild Child
Event: Ravinia Festival (family presentation)