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The Living Landscape: California Then, Now, and Next
Saturday October 10, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm PDT
Tahoe Art Haus & Cinema
Join acclaimed California authors Obi Kaufmann, author of California Inside Out  and Laura Cunningham, A State of Change  for a thought-provoking conversation about the past, present, and future of the Golden State. Drawing on themes from California Inside Out and A State of Change, the discussion will explore how California's landscapes have been shaped by geology, ecology, climate, and human influence across millennia. Kaufmann's sweeping vision of the state's interconnected watersheds, biodiversity, and public lands complements Cunningham's richly illustrated account of California's ecological history and the species and habitats transformed over time. Together, they will examine what has been lost, what endures, and what can still be restored in an era of rapid environmental change. Through storytelling, science, art, and conservation, this engaging dialogue offers fresh perspectives on California's remarkable natural heritage and the choices that will define its future. Audience Q&A will follow, inviting participants to join the conversation about stewardship, resilience, and hope.

Moderated by Mike Rogge

*This author conversation is great for people that love to read non-fiction books and care deeply about the environment.
 

Speakers
avatar for Obi Kaufmann

Obi Kaufmann

Obi Kaufmann is the author of The California Field Atlas (#1 San Francisco Chronicle Bestseller), The State of Water, The Forests of California, The Coasts of California (San Francisco Chronicle Bestseller), The Deserts of California (San Francisco Chronicle Bestseller), and The State... Read More →
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Laura Cunningham

Laura Cunningham is an artist-naturalist who studied paleontology and biology at the University of California, Berkeley and the author of A State of Change: California's Forgotten Landscapes. She has worked field biology jobs for the California Department of Fish and Game, the United States Geological Survey, and various universities, gaining experience with such species as Owens Valley pupfish, salmon and steelhead trout, Yosemite toads, Panamint alligator lizards, a... Read More →
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Mike Rogge

Mike Rogge is a writer and magazine editor. He resurrected the historic Mountain Gazette, an independent magazine focused on mountain culture, in 2020. Rogge, a passionate advocate for mountain communities, has been profiled in The New York Times, Fast Company, and NPR for his role... Read More →
Saturday October 10, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm PDT
Tahoe Art Haus & Cinema 475 N Lake Blvd
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