Trail Talks: More Mesa: Trails, Natural Resources, and Conservation with John Storrer

Program Type:

Trail Talks

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details / Detalles del evento

Biologist John Storrer will present an overview of a regionally significant and locally cherished Coastal Open Space known as More Mesa.  The program will describe current access, trails, and recreational opportunities. Habitats and their associated plants and wildlife will be discussed.  Wildlife species considered to be of regional significance that are found on More Mesa will be highlighted.

Land use policies protecting the recreational and natural resource values of More Mesa will be reviewed.  Current efforts underway to preserve the portion of the mesa still in private ownership will be discussed.  Opportunities to assist with that conservation objective will be described.

The presentation will be illustrated through images provided by local photographer Mark Bright.

John Storrer is a local biologist with decades of experience in field survey, habitat assessment, and resource management planning in Santa Barbara County. He authored a Biological Assessment and Management Plan for a portion of More Mesa owned by the County and preserved through a Conservation Easement held by The Land Trust for Santa Barbara County.  John has spent many hours on More Mesa observing and enjoying the wildlife and their surroundings.

 

About Trail Talks

Trail Talks is a monthly series of public education talks about exploring the natural world for outdoor enthusiasts organized by Santa Barbara Public Library with support from James Wapotich. In addition to discussion of trails near and far, we feature speakers on the ecology, geology, and history for naturalists of all types.

Disclaimer(s):

Participants in this event may be photographed by Library staff. These photos may be used in promotional or educational publications, including in print, social media, and presentations. Please see staff if you do not consent to having your photo taken. Staff will obtain individual, signed photo releases of photographs that contain only an individual as opposed to a group.