Rebecca O’Connor gave a presentation for the SAGE Society of Hemet on Sept. 10. Valley News/Bob Chaparro photo
HEMET - The SAGE Society of Hemet hosted an engaging presentation on local conservation efforts, titled Connecting With Nature in the Inland Empire: Conservation and Ways to Enjoy Our Open Spaces on Sept. 10. The program was presented by Rebecca O’Connor, Co-Executive Director of Rivers & Lands Conservancy, a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to land conservation, stewardship, and education in Southern California.During the presentation, O’Connor offered an overview of ongoing conservation efforts in the region, highlighting the numerous benefits of connecting with nature. She emphasized how individuals can enjoy and support the preservation of open spaces. Accompanying her was Archer, her three-year-old hybrid Gyr/Peregrine falcon, providing a living symbol of the natur
