Join us for the next in our monthly discussion series intended to help build resiliency within our community. November's event focuses on food security and community resilience, with special emphasis on climate change and pandemics. The event will provide an overview of the topic, and a panel of local leaders, experts, and educators discussing how this issue impacts the Santa Cruz community. We'll end with public Q&A and tips for how individuals can create a stronger and more supportive community. Panelists include: Michelle Hernandez, Community Outreach Coordinator, Yolanda Perez, Calabasas Garden Manager, Cheryl, Climate Change Educator Josue Barajas, Chief Programs Officer of Santa Cruz County Second Harvest Food Bank Renee Shepherd, seed developer, entrepreneur, author.  Moderated by David Shaw of Santa Cruz Permaculture, and the UCSC Right Livelihood College. 

Community Resilience is part of a series that the Library has been running to examine how the community can grow and also more comprehensively address the economic, mental health and public health challenges created and/or exacerbated by the pandemic. Find earlier programs in the series here.