Dear Readers,

Here is the new schedule. We thought we would send it out a little early to give you more time to read How Birds Evolve by Douglas J. Futuyuma, Futuyama describes how evolutionary science illuminates the wonders of birds, ranging over topics such as the meaning and origin of species, the evolutionary history of bird diversity, and the evolution of avian reproductive behaviors, plumage ornaments, and social behaviors. So much diversity that we marvel at every time we meet a new bird or learn more about a bird we already know!

We will again be meeting on the third Wednesday of each month at Hope Lutheran, Room 128 at 6:30 to 7:45 PM or virtually if you prefer. 

Cheers, Hilary and Elisabeth

September 18, 2024How Birds Evolve: What Science Reveals About Their Origin, Lives and Diversity by Douglas J. Futuyma (2021). Discussion Leaders: Hilary Johnson, Elisabeth Swanson

October 16, 2024Birding While Indian: A Mixed-Blood Memoir by Thomas C. Gannon (2023) Discussion Leader: John Mugaas

November 20, 2024Backyard Bird Chronicles written and illustrated by Amy Tan (2024). Discussion Leader: Rebecca Himsl

January 15, 2025Better Living through Birding: Notes from a Black Man in the Natural World by Christian Cooper (2023). Discussion Leader: Bob Swinth

February 19, 2025Nature’s Temples: A natural History of Old-Growth Forests Revised and Expanded by Joan Maloof (2023). Discussion Leader: LJ Hansen-Brown

March 19, 2025The $64 Tomato by William Alexander (2007). Discussion Leader: Chris Brown.

April 16, 2025An Immense World: How Animal Senses Reveal the Hidden Realms Around Us by Ed Young (2022). Discussion Leader: Becky Saleeby