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The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum (SBMM) presents “Paddling into a Natural Balance” with Carpinteria-based freelance writer and photographer Chuck Graham on Thursday, January 19, 2023 at 7:00. As part of his presentation, Chuck will recount his many adventures hiking and kayaking the Santa Barbara Channel Islands—and will share many of his award-winning photographs that document the islands and their recovery over the past 30+ years. Cost is free for SBMM’s Navigator Circle Members, $10 for all other members, and $20 for members of the public. There will also be a pre-lecture reception for members only from 6:15-6:45pm. Register at: https://sbmm.org/santa-barbara-event/ and become a member at https://sbmm.org.

About Our Speaker
Chuck Graham is a freelance writer and photographer, a beach lifeguard, and an island guide, leading kayak tours and backpacking trips at Channel Islands National Park for over 20 years. Born in Santa Monica, he moved with his family to Carpinteria in 1975. He studied at Santa Barbara City College, Westmont College, the Institute for Children’s Literature, and he also holds an honorary master’s degree from Brooks Institute of Photography recognizing his work, which has appeared in many local and national publications.

Graham’s stories and photos have appeared in National Geographic publications, Backpacker, Men's Journal, Outdoor Photographer, The Surfer's Journal, The Surfer's Path, Canoe & Kayak, Adventure Kayak, American Forests, BBC Wildlife Magazine, Outdoor California, Los Angeles Times, Santa Barbara Independent, Montecito Journal, Natural History Magazine, and High Country News. And his commercial clients have included, Patagonia, Channel Islands National Park, Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary, California Coastal Commission, Los Padres National Forest, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and Channel Islands Provisioners. Much of his work can be viewed at https://chuckgrahamphoto.com and @chuckgrahamphoto on Instagram.


This event is generously sponsored by Marie L. Morrisroe.

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