Boreal Book Club

Join us for a season of diving deep into the natural world through reading and thoughtful group discussion!

Each month’s book club gathering will begin with a short hike (weather permitting) at the Neilson Spearhead Center nature preserve. A discussion of that month’s book will then be held while continuing to take in the sights and sounds of this beautiful, natural setting.

Books were selected with the goal of including Minnesota-specific topics, native/indigenous voices, memoir, humor/adventure, and information about the natural world that provokes awe and a closer connection to the earth.

BOOK SELECTIONS

May 19 | “Wilding” by Isabella Tree
June 16 | “Loon Lessons” by James D. Paruk
July 21 | “Rooted” by Lynada Lynn Haupt
August 18 | “The Big Year” by Mark Obmascik
September 7 | “Entangled Life” by Merlin Sheldrake
October 20 | “Onigamiising” by Linda LeGarde Grover

REGISTRATION

Mississippi Headwaters Audubon Society Members – No charge (please register as an RSVP)
Non-Members – $5 per month / $30 for the full season

Become a member for just $25! www.spearheadmhas.org/membership.html

Register Here: https://www.flipcause.com/secure/cause_pdetails/MjA2NDg3

Registration and membership fees support the mission of the Mississippi Headwaters Audubon Society “To foster personal connections to and stewardship of our natural world.” This includes management of the Neilson Spearhead Center preserve.

WHERE TO GET YOUR BOOK

If you choose to purchase a book, we encourage you to shop local! Four Pines Bookstore in downtown Bemidji has generously offered a discount on our book selections for Boreal Book Club participants.

ABOUT THE NEILSON SPEARHEAD CENTER

This 466 acre nature preserve is a true gem of the Bemidji region. Just 15 minutes southwest of town, it boasts a predominantly undisturbed ecosystem, with 5 miles of trails, paddling on Spearhead Lake, and a thriving population of native flora and fauna. When you set foot on the trails at Spearhead, you quickly feel that you are a world away from civilization! The ease of access, and sense of solitude, make it an excellent place to step out of your busy life and reflect on a good book.