There are countless nature-related books that present a variety of pressing environmental concerns. This monthly program offers adults a chance to learn about nature and environmental issues through the words of different nature authors. Meetings take place in the Nature Center Library and are open to the public.

Fridays:

Jan. 10 Local: A Search for Nearby Nature and Wildness by Alastair Humphreys

Feb. 14 The Inner Life of Animals: Love, Greif, and Compassion by Peter Wohlleben

Mar. 14 Wild Woman: Empowering Stories from Women Who Work in Nature by Philippa Forrester

Apr. 11 Eight Bears: Mythic Past and Imperiled Future by Gloria Dickie

May 9 Finding the Mother Tree: Discovering the Wisdom of the Forest by Suzanne Simard

Take part in examining the deeper aspects of Henry David Thoreau’s Walden and explore its significance for today’s rapidly changing world. Written over 150 years ago, this powerful statement about the environment, society, and the spiritual world still continues to challenge us today. Tom Potter, immediate past-president of the International Thoreau Society, will be guiding our review of this and more of Thoreau’s works. Tom regularly lectures around the country on Thoreau’s works and message. Ages 18+.

Free, no registration required.

Named after one of Indiana’s greatest Naturalists, the Amos Butler chapter of the National Audubon Society is an organization that promotes the enjoyment and stewardship of birds in central Indiana. Join ABAS members during their monthly programs and morning bird hikes. Meetings and hikes are open to the public. Beginning birders welcome! Free! No registration required. For more information, visit www.amosbutleraudubon.org

Public Programs (7:30-9 pm) : Jan. 14, Feb. 11, Mar. 11, Apr. 8, May 13
Morning Bird Walks (8:30-10 am): Jan. 21, Feb. 18, Mar. 18
Morning Bird Walks (8-9:30 am): Apr. 15, May 20

The Central Indiana Beekeepers Association (CIBA) communicates and shares beekeeping knowledge and trends in Marion and Hamilton counties. Membership and meetings are free and open to anyone, ages 16+. Learn more at www.indyurbanbeekeeping.org.

Tuesdays, Jan. 21, Feb. 18

Mondays, Mar. 17, Apr. 21, May 19

Free, no registration required.

The Hoosier Herpetological Society is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the education of its members and the conservation of all reptiles and amphibians. All programs are open to the public, families are welcome. Visit www.hoosierherpsoc.org for more information.

Wednesdays: Jan. 15, Feb. 19, Mar. 19, Apr. 16, May 21

Free, no registration required.

Take part in examining the deeper aspects of Henry David Thoreau’s Walden and explore its significance for today’s rapidly changing world. Written over 150 years ago, this powerful statement about the environment, society, and the spiritual world still continues to challenge us today. Tom Potter, immediate past-president of the International Thoreau Society, will be guiding our review of this and more of Thoreau’s works. Tom regularly lectures around the country on Thoreau’s works and message. Ages 18+.

Free, no registration required.