The Sacramento Valley Conservancy (SVC) hosts a Speaker Series each Thursday evening during the spring.

Join Ashley Shult Langdon as she shares the journey behind Mildly Scenic: A Trail Guide to Sacramento's Lower American River. What began as a personal exploration of the river soon led to the unexpected path of becoming an author.

Ashley will recount how discovering the hidden gems of the Lower American River deepened her connection to Sacramento and inspired her to write a trail guide. Along the way, the project brought in a number of talented collaborators from within the Sacramento community, helping bring the book to life.

This talk offers a fresh perspective on both the river and the joys of exploration—whether you’re an outdoor enthusiast, or simply looking for new ways to connect with the world around you.