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Botanical Book Club


Our botanical book club gives you the chance to join other garden, wildlife, and reading enthusiasts for open and informative group discussion on books about gardening, plants, nature, and the environment. Multiple titles, on a variety of nature-themed topics, are featured throughout the year.

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Book Club: The Book of Hope

10/01/2025 - 11/12/2025

Wed 10/01 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Wed 10/15 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Wed 10/29 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Wed 11/12 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Non-Member: $40.00

Member: $40.00

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Book Club: The Serviceberry

11/19/2025 - 12/03/2025

Wed 11/19 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Wed 12/03 6:00pm - 8:30pm

Non-Member: $40.00

Member: $40.00

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Book Club: Playground

12/10/2025 - 02/04/2026

Wed 12/10 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Wed 12/17 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Wed 01/07 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Wed 01/21 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Wed 02/04 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Non-Member: $40.00

Member: $40.00

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Book Club: The Book of Hope

10/01/2025 - 11/12/2025

Times

Wed 10/01 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Wed 10/15 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Wed 10/29 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Wed 11/12 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Prices

Non-Member: $40.00

Member: $40.00

Book Club: The Serviceberry

11/19/2025 - 12/03/2025

Times

Wed 11/19 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Wed 12/03 6:00pm - 8:30pm

Prices

Non-Member: $40.00

Member: $40.00

Book Club: Playground

12/10/2025 - 02/04/2026

Times

Wed 12/10 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Wed 12/17 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Wed 01/07 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Wed 01/21 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Wed 02/04 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Prices

Non-Member: $40.00

Member: $40.00

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

Botanical Book Club: The Book of Hope by Jane Goodall and Douglas Abrams
Four sessions: October 1 from 6 to 7 p.m. (handout books and introductory discussion), October 15 and 29 and November 12 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.  $40, $30 for garden members. Pre-registration is required at least one week in advance of the first session. 

Through thought-provoking dialogue, this book explores the most sought after and least understood elements of human nature: hope. 


Botanical Book Club: The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World by Robin Wall Kimmerer

Two sessions: November 19 from 6 to 7 p.m. (handout books and introductory discussion), December 3 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. $40, $30 for garden members. Pre-registration is required at least one week in advance of the first session. 

Based on the lessons we find in the natural world, this book offers a look into how we can center our lives around gratitude, reciprocity, and community.

 

Botanical Book Club: Playground by Richard Powers
Five sessions: December 10 from 6 to 7 p.m. (handout books and introductory discussion), December 17, January 7 and 21, and February 4 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. $40, $30 for garden members. Pre-registration is required at least one week in advance of the first session. 

This thrilling novel encourages thoughtfulness about the environment, technology, and humanity as it interweaves the stories of four characters across decades and continents, centering on their connection to a controversial seasteading project.

Programs are designed for ages 16+