Los Padres ForestWatch is proud to present a free virtual conversation with award-winning environmental journalist Ben Goldfarb, author of Crossings: How Road Ecology Is Shaping the Future of Our Planet. The webinar will take place on Thursday, May 22 at 12:00 p.m. PT, and will explore the growing movement to protect wildlife by transforming the way we design roads and infrastructure.
In Crossings, Goldfarb sheds light on a global issue with deeply local consequences—how roads fragment natural habitats, isolate wildlife populations, and endanger animals ranging from mountain lions to salamanders. Through thoughtful storytelling and rigorous science, he shares how communities are building wildlife crossings—overpasses, underpasses, and tunnels designed to safely move animals across highways—to address these challenges.