Monday, January 3, 2022

Wild on the Urban Edge: Mary Forgione (1/13)

Mary Forgione, Book Fest, Sierra Club; Ananda (Dharma Buddhist Meditation), Wisdom Quarterly

Science and Nature: From the Page to Wilder Places
(Los Angeles Times Events, 4/23/21) These authors have written absorbing books rooted in science and the exploration of nature. Their subjects, human and animal, are really about self-discovery. They look to the wider natural world in remote parts of the world for answers. Mary Forgione, from the LA Time's travel section, guides the conversation.

Nature will not relent to the urban onslaught
Los Angeles' outdoors scene isn't the typical nature experience.

Angelenos can hike in nearby forests and deserts, but do people know it's also possible to take an urban stroll along Wilshire Boulevard or birdwatch at the fake wetlands in South Central?

The bland pandemic has pushed many excited Angelenos to awaken to the wild around them. Mary Forgione, Sierra Club leader and Los Angeles Times outdoors writer, wants to talk about expanding our thoughts of nature.

The Wild (Los Angeles Times (latimes.com/newsletters/the-wild)
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Why might some of our wildest moments be in our own backyard? That's a good thing. Join Forgione: Anyone can sign up for the L.A. Times newsletter THE WILD for free (no subscription necessary) at: latimes.com/newsletters/the-wild.

She's hosting a Meetup event on Thursday, Jan. 13, 2022 at 7:00 pm.

This is an online presentation, a Zoom meeting. (Link provided prior to the event to those who RSVP).

All meetings are open to members and non-members of the Sierra Club. This free educational event is sponsored by the West Los Angeles Group of the Angeles Chapter of the Sierra Club.

Attendees will be able to submit questions during the event's Question and Answer session immediately following the presentation. More

  • Join the Cabrillo Beach Polar Bears' swim, upper left, a hike to Inspiration Point.

    You can hike, run, swim or just groove on nature on New Year’s Day without much hassle.

    Dec. 30, 2021

  • Talk about a secret Santa? This one is hiding in a Griffith Park cave.

    On the trails and in the city, volunteers are picking up all the trash you leave behind. Say thanks, will you?

    Dec. 23, 2021

  • Park photo provided by Mary Forgione with illustration ontop

    Park-poor areas of the state, including Los Angeles, stand to gain new and expanded green spaces under the Outdoors for All initiative.

    Dec. 16, 2021

  • A young girl in front of the General Grant Tree in 1910.

    Amid all the fancy holiday tree lightings, let’s not forget to honor the giant sequoia that’s been the official Nation’s Christmas Tree for almost a century.

    Dec. 9, 2021

  • Miguel Ordeñana, left, and images and artifacts in the "Becoming Jane" exhibition at the Natural History Museum of L.A. County.

    Wildlife biologist Miguel Ordeñana was passionate about wild animals as a kid. In Jane Goodall, he found hope that would shape his life.

    Dec. 2, 2021

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