Obi Kaufmann: The California Field Atlas
Anza-Borrego Foundation, nonprofit partner of Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, welcomes wilderness poet, artist, and advocate Obi Kaufmann for a day of activities tied to his new book, The California Field Atlas. Described as a love letter to the natural world of the Golden State, this is a handbook of conservation and an inventory of what is ours to protect. Kaufmann has been visiting Anza-Borrego Desert State Park his whole life, especially enjoying the desert palms, elephant trees, and bighorn sheep.
Start the day with a 10 a.m. book signing by Kaufmann at Borrego Springs Performing Arts Center. Books will be available for purchase at the event. A $5 donation is suggested at the door. Then, join Kaufmann at Steele/Burnand Anza-Borrego Desert Research Center for the first annual Boots Ball, happening 2-5 p.m. with live music, food, a silent and live auction. Wear your “desert dressy” and finest hiking boot fashion for an afternoon of fun and festivities while exploring the visions of the next 50 years for Anza-Borrego Foundation. From 6:30-9 p.m. guests can enjoy an intimate evening with Kaufmann while enjoying food from Kesling’s Kitchen, surrounded by local art at the Borrego Art Institute Gallery. Attendees will receive a poster Kaufmann specially designed for Anza-Borrego Desert State Park and a copy of his book.