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SPEAKER PROGRAM
SEPTEMBER 8, 2026 - 7 PM
PADDLING INTO A NATURAL BALANCE
Speaker: Shorebird Recovery Program Biologists
Location: Timbre Books - 1910 E Main St, Ventura
Chuck will be discussing his third and most recent book, Paddling into a Natural Balance, Stories of Kayaking and Conservation around Channel Islands National Park. Woven around his own personal kayaking trips through one of the least visited national parks in North America, the book chronicles the recovery of flora and fauna across the islands—with chapters exploring seabird recovery, the reintroduction of bald eagles, the island scrub jay, and peregrine falcons. Join us at 6:30 for a book signing—a great chance to grab a copy and meet Chuck in person!
Speaker Bio: Chuck Graham is a freelance writer and photographer based in Carpinteria, CA. He has documented the recovery of the Channel Islands since the late 1990s. His stories and photographs have appeared in a variety of publications, including Backpacker, Men’s Journal, National Geographic, BBC Wildlife Magazine, The Surfer’s Journal, High Country News, Outdoor California, Westways, and Natural History.
Parking is available in the lot behind Timbre, or along S. Santa Cruz Street and Main Street. Seating is limited—chairs will be available, but we encourage you to bring one if you're able!
SUPPORT US
The support of our community is critical to ensuring that people today and 100 years from now have the opportunity to connect with nature and will get to experience our state’s wild places firsthand.
Ventura's wildlife and wild places define our landscape, bring us joy, and show us how important it is that we protect our natural world.
UPCOMING EVENTS
NESTING BIRDS
Please postpone any tree-trimming until the fall when the tree can be reassessed for trimming. Much tree-trimming is unnecessary, not helpful for birds, and bad for the tree, such as topping and over-thinning.
Please see our Tree Trimming Guidelines for more recommendations on tree-trimming.
GO BIRDING
Ventura County provides many recreational opportunities in a beautiful natural setting. Good birding is one of the Central Coast’s finest recreational features. The Central Coast is strategically located on the Pacific Flyway and provides habitat to many resident and migratory birds.
