William Selby, author of The California Sky Watcher published by Heyday, gives a talk on Santa Ana wins and our ecosystem at the Theodore Payne Foundation in Los Angeles.

10459 Tuxford Street Los Angeles, CA.

Our plants have go through the best and worst of times: dehydrating Santa Ana winds and wildfires are followed by floods and debris flows. No water today, too much water tomorrow. Adapting to our whiplash weather patterns will determine who survives.

Go onsite at the Theodore Payne Foundation to explore the root causes of Southern California’s Santa Ana winds that shape plant communities and landscapes across our region. Colorful images will be on view, unveiling the science behind these weather phenomenons that impact our gardens and plant communities. This program also includes a walk through the demonstration gardens to put into use techniques in sensing how we and our plants must adapt to our ongoing climate extremes. This class will be held both indoors and outdoors. Comfortable walking shoes and warm layers are strongly encouraged.

William Selby teaches 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.