Come ready to explore, discuss, and be inspired by works from various authors:

Botanical Book Club: Everything is Tuberculosis by John Green
Three sessions: February 18 from 6 to 7 p.m. (handout books and introductory discussion), March 4 and 18 from 6 to 8 p.m. Books will be given to participants at the first session. Classes will be held in-person and will move to Zoom in the event of inclement weather. Pre-registration is required at least one week in advance of the first session. 
Cost: $40  |  Garden members receive 20% off.

Everything is Tuberculosisby John Green is a nonfiction story that explores the cultural impact and social injustices embedded in global health disparities. Centering on tuberculosis, a curable condition that yet remains the world’s deadliest infectious disease, Green delves into science, history, and emotional human experiences to reveal how this crisis persists not because of medical limitations, but because of human choices.

Botanical Book Club: Of Time and Turtles by Sy Montgomery
Three sessions: March 25 from 6 to 7 p.m. (handout books and introductory discussion), April 8 and April 22 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Books will be given to participants at the first session. Classes will be held in-person and will move to Zoom in the event of inclement weather. Pre-registration is required at least one week in advance of the first session. 
Cost: $40  |  Garden members receive 20% off.

Considered by Jacob Brogan to be a book that “will make you want to be not a better human but a better animal”, Of Time and Turtles by Sy Montgomery follows the stories of dedicated individuals who rescue and rehabilitate injured turtles, highlighting the animals’ remarkable resilience and capacity to heal. Through these inspiring narratives, the book encourages a more compassionate way of living that demonstrates respect for the animals we all share the world with.

Botanical Book Club: How to Avoid a Climate Disaster by Bill Gates
Three sessions: April 29 from 6 to 7 p.m. (handout books and introductory discussion), May 13 and May 27 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Books will be given to participants at the first session. Classes will be held in-person and will move to Zoom in the event of inclement weather. Pre-registration is required at least one week in advance of the first session. 
Cost: $40  |  Garden members receive 20% off.

With an urgent yet optimistic look on the global climate crisis, How to Avoid a Climate Disaster by Bill Gates presents a plan for eliminating greenhouse gas emissions. Drawing on a decade of research into the causes and effects of climate change as well as insights from leading experts, Gates discusses current environmental technologies, emerging innovations, government policies, and practical steps that each of us can take to make a difference for our planet.

Programs are designed for ages 16+