The SAGE Society of Hemet is pleased to announce a special presentation on September 10, titled “Connecting With Nature in the Inland Empire: Conservation and Ways to Enjoy Our Open Spaces.” The event will feature Rebecca O’Connor, Co-Executive Director of the Rivers & Lands Conservancy, who will provide an insightful overview of local conservation efforts and discuss the numerous benefits of connecting with nature.
Rebecca O’Connor, a long-time falconer and wildlife advocate, will share her expertise on the importance of preserving natural spaces in Southern California. Her presentation will also include practical ways for individuals to enjoy and engage with the region’s open spaces. Attendees will have the unique opportunity to meet Archer, her three-year-old hybrid Gyr/Peregrine falcon, as well as see Flanders, her Goshawk, in person.
With an MFA in Creative Writing and Writing for the Performing Arts from UC Riverside and several books on the natural world to her name, O’Connor brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to the subject of conservation. The Rivers & Lands Conservancy, under her leadership, is dedicated to connecting the community to the natural, wild, and open spaces of Southern California through land conservation, stewardship, and education.
The event will take place at The Ramona Room behind Miller-Jones Mortuary, located at 1501 W. Florida Avenue, Hemet. The presentation is scheduled to begin at 2 p.m., with a social gathering starting at 1:30 p.m. The public is invited to attend.
The SAGE Society of Hemet, known for its mission to provide intellectual stimulation through engaging programs and activities, looks forward to welcoming community members to this enriching event. Attendees are encouraged to park in the rear of the venue.
