Natural History Book Club

Sitting in the Highlands Center ramada while the wind rustles through the ponderosa pine needles and a robin chirps, there is a moment of silent contemplation. Natural history is complicated – personal and universal at the same time. Our Natural History book club met beginning in 2021 and the discussions occasionally resulted in these special moments of quiet thoughtfulness. We’re excited to continue to offer this free and open to the public program. Reading is something on many of our “to-do” lists, but some of us need a little extra incentive, like having a group that meets monthly to discuss. This group focuses on books related to natural history, with some southwestern component, written in the last decade or so. Books are selected by the group and then sold in the Benson Family Nature Store. We take our time reading – two months for each book. And we encourage personal connections, as well as universal questioning, when we come together for our meetings. People can jump in at any time! Join the Natural History Book Club today! Book club meetings are the first Friday of each month from 1pm-2pm and meet in the beautiful outdoor setting of the Discovery Gardens Ramada, weather depending. 2026 Natural History Book Club Books and Dates: February / March The Age of Loneliness: Essays, by Laura Marris April / May The Wild Dark: Finding the Night Sky in the Age of Light, by Craig Childs June / July The Language of Trees: A Rewilding of Literature and Landscape, by Katie Holten August / September The Hidden Seasons: A Calendar of Nature’s Clues, by Tristan Gooley October / November Flight Paths: How a Passionate and Quirky Group of Pioneering Scientists Solved the Mystery of Bird Migration, by Rebecca Heisman