Because of popular demand, on September 18 we will discuss the fascinating book, Finding the Mother Tree: Discovering the Wisdom of the Forest, by Suzanne Simard. Books will be available for borrowing at the library the week of August 21.

Register for in-person attendance at the library community room here.

And register for attending via zoom here.

 “Finding the Mother Tree reminds us that the world is a web of stories, connecting us to one another. [The book] carries the stories of trees, fungi, soil and bears--and of a human being listening in on the conversation. The interplay of personal narrative, scientific insights and the amazing revelations about the life of the forest make a compelling story.”—Robin Wall Kimmerer, author of Braiding Sweetgrass

Mother Oak Tree

 In addition to writing about the fascinating life of trees, Simard writes of her own life, growing up in the rainforests of British Columbia, and how she came to love and respect the trees. She helps us understand how deeply human scientific inquiry exists beyond data and technology, that it is about understanding who we are and our place in the world.