Channel Islands Conservation: The View from a Kayak

2025 Environmental Speaker Series: Chuck Graham

Please note that this event is being held in a different location than usual! We will be meeting at the private headquarters of the team that brings the festival to Ventura every year. Be sure to reserve your seat to check out this cool, exclusive location for yourself!

Join us for an inspiring evening with local writer, photographer, and naturalist Chuck Graham, who will share captivating stories from his adventures in the Channel Islands National Park. Through his stunning photography and storytelling, Chuck offers a unique perspective on the islands.

Chuck’s award-winning work has been featured in Backpacker, National Geographic, Men’s Journal, and more. He is the author of Carrizo Plain: Where the Mountains Meet the Grasslands and his most recent book, Paddling into a Natural Balance: Stories of Kayaking and Conservation around Channel Islands National Park.

Books will be available for purchase at the event ($40, cash, credit card, or Venmo), and Chuck will be signing copies. You can also pick up a copy beforehand at local shops like Timbre Bookstore, Visit Ventura, or Ventura Botanical Garden.

This event is hosted by , a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving the land, water, wildlife, and scenic beauty of Ventura for current and future generations. To learn more about our mission, upcoming events, and how you can get involved, visit .

Don’t miss this chance to hear incredible stories and support local conservation efforts in one of Ventura’s most vibrant and funky spaces!

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Host or Publisher Ventura Land Trust