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Botanical Bookworms • The Narrative of Nature: Barbara Kingsolver
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About Botanical Bookworms
Join 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.
The Narrative of Nature: Barbara Kingsolver
Barbara Kingsolver is known for both her fiction and non-fiction works. Many of which include a deep tie to nature. This month is a choose your own book by Barbara Kingsolver that incorporates nature into the narrative. We will discuss her writing techniques and share what we read!
Books:
- Any books by Barbara Kingsolver that have a tie to nature!
Meeting Dates
Register for the date that works best for you—each meeting includes a chance to win fun door prizes!
- Thursday, March 5, 2026 10:00am-12:00pm
- Saturday, March 7, 2026 10:00am-12:00pm
Meeting Agenda
10:00–10:20 | Welcome! Meet the Group & Introductions
10:20–11:00 | Guided Garden Tour or Guest Speaker (Related to the session theme)
11:00–11:50 | Discussion Time
11:50–12:00 | Wrap-Up & Upcoming Announcements
Upcoming Program Sessions
Planning to attend all sessions? Save by purchasing a 3-session bundle! (See pricing below)
- March: The Narrative of Nature: Barbara Kingsolver
- Thursday, March 5, 2026
- Saturday, March 7, 2026
- May: Celebrating Conservation and E.O. Wilson
- Saturday, May 23, 2026
- July: Tides and Tales: The Language of Water
- Thursday, July 9, 2026
- Saturday, July 11, 2026
Program Pricing
| Pricing | Per Session | 3-Session Bundle |
| Garden Members* | $20 | $50 |
| Non-Members | $40 (includes Garden admission) |
$110 (includes Garden admission) |
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