Paddling into a Natural Balance
Monday, January 5 | 9:30 a.m. – 12 noon
Bethany Congregational Church 556 N. Hope Avenue, Santa Barbara
VISTAS member price: $20; non-member price: $30
Presented by Chuck Graham
Join Chuck Graham—author, photographer, and guide—for an inspiring talk about the recovery of the flora and fauna of the Channel Islands. Chuck has been kayaking around the four northern islands (Anacapa, Santa Cruz, Santa Rosa, and San Miguel) for thirty years and has led kayak tours there for nearly as long. During that time, he has also photographed and written about the recovery of island foxes and seabirds, the reintroduction of bald eagles, and the eradication of non-native plants and animals. Early on, he found that the best way to document this recovery would be from his kayak, because many island locations are not accessible on foot or by larger boats. Kayaking has afforded him the opportunity to experience the recovery of the island ecosystem; his skill as a photographer brings his experiences to all of us.