Botanical Bookworms • Celebrating Conservation and E.O. Wilson
May 23 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
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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.
Celebrating Conservation and E.O. Wilson
Edward Osborne Wilson (E.O.) was born on June 10, 1929 in Birmingham, AL. He was a well-known biologist, naturalist, ecologist, and entomologist that shared his love of the natural world through his conservation efforts and literary contributions. This month we celebrate his accomplishments with his books that are a mix of fiction and non-fiction. We are excited to have Bill Finch, Founding Director of The Paint Rock Forest Research Center share about his experiences working with E.O. Wilson himself.
There is only one session for May.
Books:
- Anthill: A Novel by E.O. Wilson
- Tales from the Ant World by Edward O. Wilson
- Letters to a Young Scientist by Edward O. Wilson
Meeting Dates
Register for the date that works best for you. For the month of May, there will only be one session. Each meeting includes a chance to win fun door prizes!
- Saturday, May 23, 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
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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