From towering giants that can live for over 2,000 years to tiny banana slugs and fog-drenched ferns, California’s coastal redwood forests are among the most remarkable ecosystems on Earth. Join naturalist Dana Stangel as we explore the ecology, history, and conservation of these ancient forests. Along the way, we’ll discover how redwoods survive fire, harvest water from fog, support an astonishing diversity of life, and continue to inspire visitors from around the world. Through stories, photographs, and natural history insights, we’ll journey from the forest floor to the canopy and uncover what makes the redwoods one of California’s greatest natural treasures.

Join us and the Santa Susana Mountain Park Association for this free presentation!