Thursday, November 12Saturday, November 14Botanical BookwormsJoin us for a gathering of book lovers, nature enthusiasts, and curious minds! Botanical Bookworms offers a unique blend of engaging book discussions, enriching educational experiences, and guided walks throug......More
Thursday, November 12Saturday, November 14Botanical BookwormsJoin us for a gathering of book lovers, nature enthusiasts, and curious minds! Botanical Bookworms offers a unique blend of engaging book discussions, enriching educational experiences, and guided walks through the Garden. Each meeting features nature-themed books across a variety of genres that spark meaningful conversation and deeper connections to the natural world. Whether you’ve read one or all of the selected titles, you’re welcome to join. Each meeting also includes a chance to win fun door prizes! Featured SessionWild Connections: Discovering Nature Through AnimalsAnimals provide a connection to nature that goes back to the plants they call food and home. Read about how this month’s authors connected to their environment through animals and come to discuss with a group of fellow nature lovers. We will have a guest speaker share about their experiences working with wild animals. Featured BooksThe Sound of a Wild Snail Eating by Elisabeth Tova BaileyHow to Read Nature by Tristan GooleyHow To Be a Good Creature: A Memoir in Thirteen Animals by Sy MontgomerySchedule10:00–10:20 a.m. | Welcome & Introductions10:20–11:00 a.m. | Guided Garden Tour or Guest Speaker11:00–11:50 a.m. | Book Discussion11:50 a.m.–12:00 p.m. | Wrap-Up & Announcements PricingGarden Members$20Not Yet Members$40(includes Garden admission)Become a Garden Member and enjoy exclusive discounts, special programs, free daily admission, and reciprocal benefits at more than 400 gardens nationwide. Your participation makes a difference. As a nonprofit organization, the Garden relies on your support. Proceeds from our events and programs directly support our mission, including conservation, education, and the care of our living collections. Thank you for helping us grow a greener future.