Ecology

[close] EcoTheo Collective envisions a world in which care for the places we inhabit, the people we encounter, and the lives we lead makes for lasting beauty in art, nature, and community. All our work expresses our values of curiosity, justice, and community. Our bookshelves feature works from past contributors to our print issues!

[close] This is a group dedicated to authors of books dealing with the natural world, science, environmental issues, and the like. Discuss your favorite authors, recommend books and ask questions of other authors and network.

[close] Clinton County Cornell Cooperative Extension is proud to partner with Point au Roche State Park to host their Nature Book Club! Love nature and curious about the world around you? Join our fun, friendly book club where we dive into exciting non-fiction books all about the natural world! Whether it’s wildlife, botany, ecosystems, or the science behind it all, we’ll explore fascinating topics and share our thoughts over great conversation. Grab a book, bring your love for nature, and come hang out with us! We meet the last Wednesday of every other month at 10am at the Cooperative Extension office in person or virtually via zoom. We will occasionally invite authors to come and chat with us, too! Find us at the Bookclubs app at https://bookclubs.com/plattsburgh-nature-book-club/join. To receive the link and passcode for the virtual meeting, reach out to Tia Legge at vrl29@cornell.edu or at (518) 561-7450. Meetings are held at 10am the last Wednesday of the month every other month at Cornell Cooperative Extension Clinton County, but are hybrid and can be attended via zoom. They land in January, March, May, July, September and November. Voting for the next two books are chosen at the meetings. In partnership with Point au Roche State Park, contact Kristin Collins at kristin.collins@parks.ny.gov or at (518) 563-0369. Cornell Cooperative Extension of Clinton County is an employer and educator recognized for providing equal program and employment opportunities in accordance with applicable laws.

[close] We all have common roots, but our life experiences are not the same. No two places on Earth are exactly identical. As people, we share a love of music and dance which express the human spirit. Creativity can be found in our buildings, art, and food. Preparing delicious meals based on original recipes is an artistic food activity enjoyed by professional and amateur chefs around the world. A geotraveler makes friends by asking questions. The answers are in front of us. Each person, regardless of their background, has a story to tell. You can learn something new on every trip. Museums exist for a reason, a cultural inheritance for all. The past is a path leading to today and tomorrow. Ride a bike in the countryside. Walk along the sea. Go sailing. Learn a new language. Take a local cooking course. Plant a tree. Play your favorite sport. Look up at the sky. Geotravel offers a new outlook on life. Here to share journeys and experiences. This group is the place to meet and swap geotravel stories.