William A. Selby, author of California Sky Watcher, delivers his “Sky Watcher” presentation at the Satwiwa Native American Indian Culture Center, in collaboration with the National Park Service.

In-person event. Sycamore Canyon Trailhead, Newbury Park, CA.

Learn how to make a more accurate weather forecast for your microclimate before and during your next outings. Find out how climate change is impacting the Santa Monica Mountains and other regions across and beyond California. Direct your questions to the California Sky Watcher.

The program will begin with a presentation inside the Satwiwa Native American Indian Culture Center. Immediately after the talk, join a short guided hike to practice recognizing how weather and climate play such important roles in shaping our plant communities and landscapes.

Comfortable hiking boots, a reusable water bottle, and appropriate sun protective clothing with sunscreen are strongly recommended.

William A. Selby is an earth science researcher and teacher. A former professor at Santa Monica College, where he taught for three decades, Selby is the author of the popular textbook Rediscovering the Golden State: California Geography, whose fourth edition was published in 2019. He has conducted research on behalf of the National Weather Service, and he continues to present at professional conferences and lead teacher trainings and docent workshops. His academic and practical expertise within California’s myriad landscapes make him an invaluable guide to the developments that are changing California’s climate in the twenty-first century. He lives in Santa Monica, CA.