Ecology

[close] A group for all members of the WFGA to share eco/climate related book reading experiences. Maybe share a physical book as well.

[close] This Group explores scientific topics. We have an active monthly book club, as well as discussions on a variety of topics including science in the news, new science book reviews, and any general science topic imaginable including history of science, physics, astronomy, biology, mathematics, medical, and environmental studies, to name but a few.

[close] A space to learn and discuss eco-justice readings, with a spiritual lens. Topics include: the climate crisis, climate policy, eco-justice, reparative justice, community organizing, economic justice and more. The moderator comes from The Shalom Center, a prophetic voice in Jewish, multi-religious life. The Shalom Center seeks to build relationships with other climate activists of other faiths. We encourage reading recommendations!

[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.