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Environmental Book Discussion

The Arbornaut
2024-07-10 19:00:00 2024-07-10 20:00:00 America/Chicago Environmental Book Discussion Join Mardi and Jake to discuss The Arbornaut by Meg Lowman, an engrossing, uplifting story about Lowman’s life and work in treetop science and how trees address climate change. Northbrook Public Library - Civic Room - First Floor

Wednesday, July 10
7:00pm - 8:00pm

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Northbrook Public Library

Civic Room - First Floor

Join Mardi and Jake to discuss The Arbornaut by Meg Lowman, an engrossing, uplifting story about Lowman’s life and work in treetop science and how trees address climate change.

Nicknamed the "Real-Life Lorax" by National Geographic, the biologist, botanist, and conservationist Meg Lowman, aka "CanopyMeg," takes us on an adventure into the "eighth continent" of the world's treetops, along her journey as a tree scientist, and into climate action.

Ways to get the book:

  • Place a hold and pick up on the 1st floor
  • Pick up a copy at the Reference Desk beginning June 7
  • eAudiobook available on Hoopla (no wait) and Libby

In partnership with Go Green Northbrook

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Environment | Book & Author |

TAGS: | Sustainability | Green | Environment |

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