William Selby, author of The California Sky Watcher (published by Heyday), will be leading programs for the Yosemite Conservancy and National Park Service at Yosemite National Park, Curry Village, through the weekend of April 18-19. Details are on Page 9 in the current official Yosemite Guide, under Special Programs and Events.

EVENT 1: April 18, 7pm: Unveiling our Weather-related Mysteries from Yosemite and Beyond. Join William Selby for an engaging evening on weather. Curry Village Amphitheater (shuttle stops 14 & 19.)

EVENT 2: April 19, 11am: Weather Walk. Join William Selby on a guided walk exploring Yosemite’s natural history, with a focus on weather and climate. Meet at the Curry Village Amphitheater (shuttle stops 14 & 19.)

EVENT 3: April 19, 7pm: Clearing Up Climate Change. Engage in a climate conversation with William Selby, as he unpacks Yosemite’s ever-changing climate. Meet at the Curry Village Amphitheater (shuttle stops 14 & 19.)

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.