WILD WORDS
STORIES FOR A LIVING WORLD
We are unapologetic book nerds.
Reading lets us wander, wonder, and stretch our imaginations. It helps us reimagine possible futures, deepen our relationship with Nature, and explore new ideas, all from the comfort of a favourite chair, a cosy corner, or a sunny patch of grass.
The books and authors we spotlight all share a common thread. They explore our relationship with the living world, from Nature and climate to community, justice, and restoration. Stories that challenge us, inspire us, and remind us what’s possible when we care enough to act.
Throughout the year, we host live conversations with authors, poetry readings, writing gatherings and more. We also share what we’re reading, along with gentle prompts and inspiration if you’d like to follow along at home.
Because storytelling is fundamental to change-making. And sometimes, a single page can shift how we see the world.
WHAT'S ON
Nov 19
1pm GMT
Writing with Nature: A Creative Writing Workshop with author and poet Rachel Bentham
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Join TreeSisters and author, poet and scriptwriter Rachel Bentham for a free, creative writing workshop inspired by trees and the natural world.
Through poetry, shared readings and gentle writing prompts, we’ll explore how to capture a moment in Nature, reflect on our relationship with trees, or follow wherever our writing takes us. No previous writing experience is needed, and there’s no pressure to share your work.
Together, we’ll also have the chance to create a communal poem, bringing individual lines from participants together into a shared piece of writing celebrating our connections with Nature.
PREVIOUS BOOKS
Your thoughts on....
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“deep-rooted,” “thought-provoking,” “intelligent.”
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"we can only understand the world from a human perspective and that the book uses anthropomorphism to help us better relate and connect to trees."
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"is our houseplant truly happy or are we depriving them of the vibrant community they might find out in the world?"
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"this book did a fantastic job of bridging Indigenous knowledge and scientific research in a way that was accessible and welcoming to all."
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You can read back on any of our previous discussions here.
FAQs
Why did you stop running the bookclub?
Our Nature Connection Book Club began as a warm, informal online gathering space for shared reflection on books covering Nature connection, biodiversity, and our rapidly changing world. We loved this intimate gathering, and the conversations it sparked. However, when our facilitator Ceri moved on to new ventures, we took the opportunity to rethink the format to bring connecting through storytelling to more of our community, and beyond.
That thinking became Wild Words: a series of talks and interviews with Nature-centric authors, poets, scientists and artists, carrying the same spirit of curiosity and connection into a new, powerful space.
