Join us for a book club chat and naturalist-led hike! November’s book is “The Genius of Birds” by Jennifer Ackerman. Meet at the Visitor Center.

Mention CNC's Nature Book Club and get 10% off when you order your book at bookmarks in Downtown Midland!

Birds are astonishingly intelligent creatures. According to revolutionary new research, some birds rival primates and even humans in their remarkable forms of intelligence. In The Genius of Birds, acclaimed author Jennifer Ackerman explores their newly discovered brilliance and how it came about.

FREE | Ages 15+, under 18 w/adult

2026 Nature Book Club Schedule: Select Sundays • 1-3 pm
The Invention of Nature • Jan 25
The Secret World of Weather • Feb 22
American Canopy • March 29
Fuzz • April 26
The Overstory • Oct 25
The Genius of Birds • Nov 22