Join us for an urgent, eye-opening discussion of “Fire, Chaparral, and Survival in Southern California” by naturalist Richard Halsey–a book that challenges everything you think you know about wildfires, native ecosystems, and what “safety” really means in the place we call home.

Through science, history, and powerful storytelling, Halsey pains a v ivid picture of Southern California’s chaparral landscape–not as a threat, but as a vital, resilient habitat misunderstood by development and fire policy. Learn how our choices as residents, policymakers, and land stewards shape the future of fire in our region–and how we can move from fear to coexistence.

Whether you’re a hiker, homeowner, teacher, or nature lover, this book will change how you see the land beneath your feet. Let’s talk about fire, survival, and how to truly live with nature–not against it.

To register, email bookstandhikes@placerita.org