William Selby, author of The California Sky Watcher (published by Heyday), delivers a talk for the California Plant Society’s L.A. Santa Monica Mtns. Chapter live via Zoom.

William Selby taught an assortment of earth science courses (including weather and climate) as professor at Santa Monica College and Visiting Professor at the UCs. Selby has led hundreds of field classes throughout the state and beyond. He has helped establish environmental programs at SMC, served as consultant for films (such as Dry Times) and the community, and produced field guide booklets. His enduring 550-page book, Rediscovering the Golden State: California Geography, is in its 4th edition. He carries decades of personal and professional weather observations and climate research experiences from numerous sources (including the National Weather Service) into his latest Heyday book project.