Ecology

[close] Natural History Book discussions, group reads and more!

[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] A quiet corner for readers who love nature, slow living, folkcraft, ecology, healing, homesteading, wildlife, and heartfelt storytelling. This group follows the same spirit as the Little Fox Hearthstead blog — grounded, warm, curious, and always growing. Here, we read at our own pace. We share books that nourish us, help us learn, challenge us gently, or bring us comfort. Whether you’re exploring field guides, mental health reads, folklore, natural history, homesteading basics, or cozy novels, you’re welcome here. This is a space for: • thoughtful discussion • learning together • respecting each other’s boundaries • sharing resources without pressure or judgment • and most importantly having fun and making friends! Curl up, settle in, and make yourself at home.

[close] A reading group for those of us who love great writing about nature— In this group, we read one book monthly, fiction or nonfiction, connected to the themes of appreciating nature and making sense of our place in the natural world. Readings will be selected by the moderator based on input and suggestions from members. Participants are encouraged to finish the reading by the goal date. Those who wish to comment are encouraged to post in the “currently-reading” discussion thread. This reading group is open to any adult Goodreads members, and also serves as an online extension of the Literature & Nature book club which meets in person monthly at Baltimore Woods Nature Center in Marcellus, NY (USA). Any online group members who are local and wish to attend live discussions may do so by registering at BaltimoreWoods.org.