NATURE CONNECTIONS BOOK CLUB.
NATURE, COMMUNITY, CONNECTION
Deepen your connection to the natural world, engage with environmental issues, and join a community of like-minded Nature lovers with our Nature Connections Book Club. By exploring books on the topic of trees, restoration and Nature connection, we seek to reignite a connection with nature and promote shifting from a consumer to a restorer mindset.
Join us as we explore new books, discuss key concepts and find connection with Nature and with each other.
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The Spirit of the Rainforest: How Indigenous wisdom and scientific curiosity reconnects us to the natural world
by Dr Rosa Vásquez Espinoza
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Gathering: 24 September, 7pm BST, 2pm EDT, 11am PDT
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Dr Rosa is no stranger to the Amazon. Growing up with the rainforest as her back garden, she learnt the lessons of the rainforest from her grandmother, a native healer in natural medicine. She went on to pursue a classical education in science, gaining a PhD in the US, but has always been pulled back to the heart of the Amazon. As a leading biologist in her field, Rosa continues to explore the region through a unique blend of scientific inquiry and ancient insight.
SPECIAL EVENT: A Live Conversation and Q&A with Dr Rosa Vásquez Espinoza, 12 June
We’re honoured to welcome Dr Rosa Vásquez Espinoza for a live online conversation exploring her upcoming book 'The Spirit of the Rainforest' — a powerful exploration of how Indigenous wisdom and scientific curiosity come together to deepen our connection with the natural world.
With heartfelt thanks to Rosa for sharing her time and knowledge with us. The conversation will be hosted by TreeSisters’ Head of Impact and Engagement, Ashley Tamburello, and will include time for audience Q&A — so bring your curiosity and your questions.
Date: June 12, 6pm BST, 1pm EDT & 10am PDT
Location: Online (free to attend – but please feel free to make a donation to TreeSisters if you’re able)
FAQs
What books have you read already?
The Hidden Life of Trees by Peter Wohlleben
Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer
The Overstory by Richard Powers
We Will Not Be Saved by Nemonte Nenquimo and Mitch Anderson
Reason for Hope: A Spiritual Journey by Jane Goodall.
Finding the Mother Tree by Suzanne Simard
You can read what the group thought about these through the links above.
I don’t own a copy of the book, how do I get one?
We've got a great guide to sustainably sourcing books for the book club. You can find that here.
We always recommend sourcing your books from a library, borrowing from a friend or buying second hand. But if that doesn’t work for you, our supporters in the UK can find all of our books available to purchase from our book shop. If you buy books linked to our site, we may earn a commission from Bookshop.org, whose fees support independent bookshops.
I have booked a space but I didn’t have time to finish the book. Can I still join?
Absolutely. We know that with the pressures of work life, home life and everything in between, it can be tricky to fit in time for reading, no matter how much you want to. All we ask is that you do your best to read the book. If you haven’t finished it, or even if you didn’t manage to get started, we’d still love to have your voice in the discussion - but be prepared for spoilers!
I want to join the Nature Connections Book Club but I don’t like the book you’ve chosen. Can I still join?
Of course! We’d still love for you to attend the club and share your thoughts in the discussion. Diversity of viewpoints is what makes a book club great. If you didn’t like the book, or even if you couldn’t bring yourself to finish it, please come along and let us know why.
I booked a ticket for the book club but I can no longer attend. Can I move my ticket to another date?
Contact us at learning@treesisters.org, and one of our team members will be happy to help you.
How much does the book club cost?
Tickets are £3 per session. Ticket sales for the Nature Connections Book Club help to support our work. Find out more about the projects we support here.
If you’d love to join the book club but are unable to support us at the moment, please reach out to learning@treesisters.org
I know of a great book, can I suggest it for your next session?
We love to receive your book recommendations. If you’d like to suggest a book, fill in our book suggestion form here.
Where can I read the Nature Connections Book Club Code of Conduct and Terms and Conditions?
Our code of conduct can be found here. Terms and Conditions
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