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Words from the Woods Book Circle

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Join this offering from the East Haddam Land Trust and
East Haddam Library System at the Rathbun Library,
to soak in the writings of natural scientists who expand
and deepen our awareness of the ecologies of life.
By reading about the seen and unseen relationships
of the wood-web, our experiences of forests, waterways,
and meadows of East Haddam will be enriched.

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The book circle meets at the Rathbun Library,
36 Main Street, East Haddam, on the dates listed below
from 1:30 to 3:30 pm. All are welcome.
Copies of the books can be borrowed through the East Haddam
Library System.
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Optional hikes on our local preserves and creative opportunities
will be paired with the writings as separate events.

Questions? Email Gaynell at gaynell@ehlt.org.

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October 21, 2024 Book: 
Forest Walking: Discovering the Trees and Woodlands of North America
(2022) by Peter Wohlleeben and Jane Billingurst

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November 18, 2024 Book:

The Song of Trees: Stories from Nature's Great Connectors 
by David George Haskell

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December 16, 2024 Book:

Gathering Moss: A Natural and Cultural History of Mosses, 2003
by Robin Wall Kimmerer

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January 13, 2025 Book:

The Forest Unseen, A Year's Watch in Nature by David George Haskell

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February 10, 2025 Book:
Old Growth, The best writing about Trees from Orion magazine

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March 17, 2025 Book:
Dirt, The Ecstatic Skin of the Earth by William Bryant Logan

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"What a delight it is to gather with kindred spirits who appreciate and respect our fellow non-human beings, whether they be trees, fungi, moss, and others too numerous to name!" 
~ Anne Simpkinson, book circle member.

"In this world of broken connections between people, it’s comforting to know that for millions of years trees and plants have been working together to keep the forests vibrant and healthy. We’re fortunate in East
Haddam to have so much protected open space that helps protect that fungal network."
~ Evelyn Morgen, Director, East Haddam Library System

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