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Conversations with Cal Poly Authors
A Californian's Guide to the Trees Among Us

About the conversation

The topic of conversation will be Matt Ritter's book, A Californian's Guide to the Trees Among Us, published by Heyday in 2011.

Ritter will give an informal talk about California's most commonly grown trees and his writing process, followed by a conversation with Lovaglio Costello and Q&A with other attendees.

Extras from the event

• Listen: Event podcast
• See: Photos on Flickr
• Read: Introduction (Heyday Books)
• Read: Sample Guide pages

About the speakers

Guest Author

Matt Ritter, Associate Professor, Biology Department

Special Guest

Enrica Lovaglio Costello, Associate Professor, Digital Media, Art and Design Department

About the event

• WHEN: Friday, February 3, 10:00 – 11:30am
• WHERE: Kennedy Library, Room 111H
  First floor, across from Research Help Desk

Coffee and light refreshments will be served.

The event is free and open to the entire community — faculty, students, staff and the general public are all welcome!

Other books by Matt Ritter

• Plants of San Luis Obispo: Their Lives and Stories (Kendall/Hunt)