Conifers of the Pacific Slope with Michael Kauffmann
Friday, March 14
6:00pm to 8:00pm
Join Feather River Land Trust and the California Native Plant Society for a presentation by author and educator Michael Kauffmann!
Photo by Matt Ritenour
FRLT/Sophia Micheletti
Photo by Ellie Hinrichs
Event Details
Friday, March 14
6:00pm to 8:00pm
Free!
Sierra Valley Preserve Nature Center
What to expect: Take a journey through the biodiverse and stunning forests of California, Oregon, and Washington. Michael will feature tales of the trees along the Pacific Slope complemented by photos and range maps to get to know the 65 native species. He will share his love of conifers and their evolutionary history with an armchair journey to exciting places with an emphasis on identifying and finding them. All of his books will be available to purchase. Come and share in the love of trees!
About Michael Kauffmann
Michael Kauffmann is an educator, author, and ecologist in Humboldt County where he and his wife Allison Poklmeba are raising two tree-loving boys. As an ecologist, he focuses on mapping and defining the biodiversity of the Klamath Mountains and California’s conifers. As an educator, he connects kids of all ages to the natural world. As an author, he has written Conifer Country: A Natural History and Hiking Guide to 35 Conifers of the Klamath Mountain Region; Conifers of the Pacific Slope: A Field Guide to the Conifers of California, Oregon, and Washington; co-author of The Klamath Mountains: A Natural History, Field Guide to Manzanitas, California Desert Plants, and the forthcoming California Trees. He is also the founder of the Bigfoot Trail Alliance and owner of Backcountry Press.
About the Sierra Valley Preserve and Nature Center
Since 2003, the Feather River Land Trust, The Nature Conservancy, and the Northern Sierra Partnership have worked together to create the Sierra Valley Preserve: 2,575 acres of protected land in California’s largest mountain valley. This biodiversity hotspot is at the headwaters of the Wild and Scenic Middle Fork Feather River and a key stop along the Pacific Flyway.
With tremendous community support, we have established the Sierra Valley Preserve Nature Center as a hub for nature-based recreation and learning where visitors and locals alike can experience the wonders of Sierra Valley’s beauty, cultural richness, and incredible biodiversity. The new Nature Center and facilities include interactive exhibits, new interpretive trails and picnic areas, and year-round educational programs and activities.
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