Do you despair the state of our planet in this time of climate change? Do you sometimes feel helpless when you hear terms like “fire season,” “super storm,” “mega drought”? Patricia Contaxis does, and they want to tell you about a recent experience that has helped them. Patricia became a California Naturalist.

A colorful collage of painted elements including mushrooms, huckleberries, and yellow lupine. Text reads "Party on the Pacific Plate Saturday September 20, 2025 Join Us! Tickets Available"