# Event Details - **Event Name**: Santa Rosa Island Fire 2026: Impacts, Response, and the Science of Recovery - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 25 Jun, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Thu, 25 Jun, 2026 at 09:00 pm - **Event Description**: Dive into the wildfire aftermath and discover how science and community come together to heal Santa Rosa Island.About this EventVentura Land Trust's Environmental Speaker Series presents: Santa Rosa Island Fire 2026: Impacts, Response, and the Science of Recovery with Ethan McKinley, Channel Islands National Park SuperintendentThe Santa Rosa Island Fire—the largest in Channel Islands history—offers a vivid, real‑world look at how wildfire, land management, and science converge on one of California’s most pristine and significant island landscapes. This presentation explores how the incident unfolded, how crews employed cutting‑edge technology while steadfastly protecting sensitive resources, and how Channel Islands National Park—home to the National Park Service’s Prototype Inventory and Monitoring Program—is uniquely equipped with decades of ecological data to guide recovery. Attendees will gain an inside view of how science‑based stewardship is shaping the island’s path forward and informing responsible, sustainable public access.About the Speaker:Ethan McKinley leads Channel Islands National Park with a deep commitment shaped by more than two decades of National Park Service experience, guiding the stewardship of one of America’s most ecologically rich and culturally significant island landscapes. Under Ethan’s leadership, the park continues to advance groundbreaking cultural preservation and natural conservation work—from protecting globally important biodiversity to strengthening the scientific partnerships that support the islands’ long‑term resilience.A recent graduate of the Department of the Interior’s Senior Executive Service Candidate Development Program, Ethan also completed an executive assignment with NASA, contributing insights that later supported critical decision‑making during the SRI firefight. The experience added a national‑level perspective to ongoing efforts to connect cutting‑edge Earth science with on‑the‑ground management at Channel Islands.Ethan lives in Ventura, California, where free time is often spent outdoors—mountain and road biking, climbing, mountaineering, hiking, camping, and exploring national parks across the country. A lifelong student of history and an avid photographer, Ethan brings both passion and perspective to inspiring others to protect and appreciate the “Galápagos of North America.”Date: Thursday, June 25thTime: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PMLocation: Surf Rodeo HQ, 205 N Garden StreetCost: Free | Suggested Donation $10 (can be made at the door)Space is limited, so please register in advance to reserve your spot!The Environmental Speaker Series is offered free to the public thanks to the generous sponsorship of Southern California Edison. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/17c878c0-6fd4-11f1-b417-3b90d0074d1b-rimg-w1200-h462-dc000000-gmir.png - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ventura/santa-rosa-island-fire-2026-impacts-response-and-the-science-of-recovery/100001991599592995 - **Event Categories**: science-fair, trips-adventures, nonprofit, trekking, camping, rodeo - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: all_ages - door_time: 2026-06-26T01:45:00Z - Duration: 2 hours - Location: Surf Rodeo HQ - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Ventura - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: Surf Rodeo HQ - **lat**: 34.2838656 - **long**: -119.3018488 - **full address**: Surf Rodeo HQ, 205 North Garden Street, Ventura, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Santa Rosa Island Fire 2026: Impacts, Response, and the Science of Recovery - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/d5e878b2de65ff75a88ece45d4b279259772eb1b01334fcaaa02fbd60a45771c-rimg-w1200-h800-dc90c5d9-gmir.jpg?v=1781548229 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Santa Rosa Island Fire 2026: Impacts, Response, and the Science of Recovery being held? - **A:** Santa Rosa Island Fire 2026: Impacts, Response, and the Science of Recovery takes place on Thu, 25 Jun, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Thu, 25 Jun, 2026 at 09:00 pm at Surf Rodeo HQ, 205 North Garden Street, Ventura, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Santa Rosa Island Fire 2026: Impacts, Response, and the Science of Recovery? - **A:** Santa Rosa Island Fire 2026: Impacts, Response, and the Science of Recovery is organized by Ventura Land Trust. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Santa Rosa Island Fire 2026: Impacts, Response, and the Science of Recovery", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/d5e878b2de65ff75a88ece45d4b279259772eb1b01334fcaaa02fbd60a45771c-rimg-w1200-h800-dc90c5d9-gmir.jpg?v=1781548229", "startDate": "2026-06-25", "endDate": "2026-06-25", "url": "https://allevents.in/ventura/santa-rosa-island-fire-2026-impacts-response-and-the-science-of-recovery/100001991599592995", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Surf Rodeo HQ", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "205 North Garden Street", "postalCode": "93001", "addressLocality": "Ventura", "addressRegion": "CA", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "34.2838656", "longitude": "-119.3018488" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Dive into the wildfire aftermath and discover how science and community come together to heal Santa Rosa Island.", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-09-06", "availabilityEnds": "2026-06-25", "validFrom": "2026-09-06", "lowPrice": "0.00", "highPrice": "0.00", "price": "0.00", "url": "https://allevents.in/ventura/santa-rosa-island-fire-2026-impacts-response-and-the-science-of-recovery/100001991599592995" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/SoldOut", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-09-06", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-09-06", "url": "https://allevents.in/ventura/santa-rosa-island-fire-2026-impacts-response-and-the-science-of-recovery/100001991599592995", "price": 0, "name": "General Admission" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Ventura Land Trust", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/ventura-land-trust/22752883" } ] } ] ```