Living with Gorillas. Up until 1991, there were three great apes living in the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in Uganda. Then their world was turned upside down. The Batwa people, otherwise known as pygmies, were forced from the forest. These traditional semi-nomadic hunter-gatherers were forced to settle into communities where they are unwelcome -- without education, jobs, property or community standing. This is a story about improving quality of life for the Batwa and for mountain gorillas. Get an intimate view into the lives of the Batwa, the mountain gorilla, and, surprisingly, the Maasai from two countries away. The presenter, Bill Toone studied the endangered California condor and the causes of its decline. That work grew into a conservation program of world renown; and Bill soon found himself featured in newspapers and magazines, then filming wildlife documentaries in the Costa Rican rainforests with Olivia Newton-John. With his expertise in demand, he performed solid conservation work in some of the most remote regions of the world. In countries such as Honduras, Cameroon,and Madagascar, he not only witnessed incredible wildlife spectacles, but also came in close contact with some of most poor, and poorly understood, populations of people. Currently, Bill continues to work in such places as Mexico, Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. And his stories, gathered just this Fall in an encounter with wild gorillas, will offer hope for a planet in which humans, plants and animals can provide mutual assurance of wellness and security. The event is free and open to the public. Free parking is below the Trader Joe's and Ralphs. For more information about the event or the San Diego Sierra Club chapter, please visit http://sandiegosierraclub.org.