Peter S. Alagona is a professor of environmental studies at the University of California, Santa Barbara. He’s the author of numerous articles as well as the book “After the Grizzly: Endangered Species and the Politics of Place in California.” On this episode of Big Blend Radio he discusses his latest book, "THE ACCIDENTAL ECOSYSTEM: People and Wildlife in American Cities," that explores the natural history of cities and chronicles how our relationship with wildlife, which has typically been defined by habitat destruction and "pest control," needs to be redefined. More: http://www.peteralagona.com/

This show is part of our special Fourth Friday Nature Connection series with guest cohost Margot Carrera who is a fine art nature photographer who is passionate about the environment. More: https://www.carrerafineartgallery.com/