Join us for a book club chat and naturalist-led hike!  November’s book is “BirdGirl” by Mya-Rose Craig. Meet at the Visitor Center.

Meet Mya-Rose – otherwise known as “Birdgirl.” In her words: “Birdwatching has never felt like a hobby, or a pastime I can pick up and put down, but a thread running through the pattern of my life, so tightly woven in that there’s no way of pulling it free and leaving the rest of my life intact.”  Birdgirl follows Mya-Rose and her family as they travel the world in search of rare birds and astonishing landscapes. But a shadow moves with them, too—her mother's deepening mental health crisis. In the face of this struggle, the Craigs turn to nature again and again for comfort and meaning.  Each bird they see brings a moment of joy and reflection, instilling in Mya-Rose a deep love of the natural world. But Mya-Rose has also seen first-hand the reckless destruction we are inflicting on our fragile planet, as well as the pervasive racism infecting every corner of the world, leading her to campaign for Black, Indigenous, people of color.  Joining the fight of today's young environmental activists, Mya-Rose shares her experiences to advocate for the simple, profound gift of nature, and for making it accessible to all, calling her readers to rediscover the power of our natural world.

Free | Ages: 15+, under 18 w/adult

2025 Nature Book Club Schedule: 1-3 pm
A Walk in the Woods: Jan 26
The Nature Fix: Feb 23
The Star in the Sycamore: March 30
Saving Snakes: April 27
Wild: Oct 26
BirdGirl: Nov 23