Once home to the California grizzly bear and the California condor's last refuge, the chaparral remains one of the most misunderstood and underappreciated ecosystems on earth. Join us as we explore the chaparral’s unique natural history, discuss how we can live with wildland fire, and reveal some of the major misconceptions many hold about California's most characteristic ecosystem.
Richard W. Halsey is the director of the California Chaparral Institute, a non-profit, research and educational organization focusing on the ecology of California’s chaparral ecosystems, the dynamics of wildland fire in both natural and human communities, and the promotion of nature education in a way that encourages communities to better connect with their surrounding, natural environment.
Hosted by the Santa Clara Valley Chapter of the California Native Plant Society.
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This lecture is suitable for teens and adults.