Program Description
Event Details
Why are trees important to us?
We will read one book each month and virtually meet to discuss critical themes on how the book impacts our understanding of issues in our environment. Hosted by Carol G. Durst-Wertheim, Ph.D and special guests: noted arborists, Westchester Parks Department staff, scientists, and FCWC board members. Check our catalogue or ask a librarian for availability of books.
Registration is through the Chappaqua Library found here.
February 20: The Man Who Planted Trees by Jean Giono
March 20: The Hidden Life of Trees by Peter Wohlleben
April 17: Overstory by Richard Powers
May 15: Finding the Mother Tree by Suzanne Simard
June 18: Island of Missing Trees by Elif Shafak
Done in Collaboration with the Chappaqua and Harrison Libraries.
Sponsored by a grant from the New York Council for the Humanities, Federated Conservationists of Westchester County, and the Chappaqua Library.