Trail Talks Open Mic: Tales from the Wild

We asked people to bring their voices and share their stories, and they delivered!

We have five great presenters sharing about what draws them out into our wild lands and the stories they’ve brought back.

Join us for the Library’s second Trail Talks Open Mic Night, Thursday, January 18, 6:30-7:30 PM, in the Faulkner Gallery, 40 E. Anapamu St., Santa Barbara, CA

Trail Talks Open Mic: Tales from the Wild

Featuring:

How many toes does a bear have? with Dan Fontaine

Dan is the Executive Director of Wilderness Youth Project, a naturalist and birder. He will be sharing about three different bear encounters; how we might begin to relate to bears; and a trick for remembering how many toes appear in the track of a bear.

Obscure Frontside Trails to the Santa Ynez Mountain Ridgeline with Dave Montague

Dave is an avid hiker and mountain biker who’s explored more than 20 different trails and roads that lead to the top of the Santa Ynez Mountains. He will be sharing about several of the lesser known routes to reach the top and how to find them.

Identifying Plants and Herbs for Healing with Champagne Smoke

Stepping away from city life and into California’s serene hiking trails, meet a city woman embarking on an enchanting journey. Amidst the breathtaking landscapes, she’s on a quest, not just for adventure but to unearth the hidden treasures of nature’s pharmacy – the plants and herbs dotting the wild terrain. For her, these plants transcend mere greenery; they hold the keys to unlocking both physical vitality and spiritual nourishment. Join her as she delves deeper into this lush haven, where every step is a communion with the healing wonders of the wilderness.

Running Santa Barbara’s 9 Trails 35 Mile Endurance Run with Nancy Kaplan

Nancy is a trail hiker, trail runner, outdoor enthusiast, and race organizer. She will be sharing about running Santa Barbara’s 9 Trails 35 Mile Endurance Run, how it got started, what the course is, and her experiences running Santa Barbara’s mountain trails.

Slot Canyons of the Southwest with Adam Donald

Adam is an avid hiker, camper, and backpacker who loves exploring the western US. He is a volunteer with the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, Los Padres Forest Association, and the Santa Barbara Trails Council, and will be sharing a casual photographic tour of his favorite slot canyon hikes in southern Utah with a few cameos from California and Nevada.

This free presentation is part of the Trail Talks series hosted by the Santa Barbara Public Library.

The next talk in the series is Thursday, February 15, Tending the Earth: Exploring Ethnobotany and Land Etiquette with Solange Aguilar