Offering a book club has been a goal of ours since we opened in spring, 2017. We’re beyond excited to announce that the time has officially come! Our first pick is: The Nature Fix, by Florence Williams. As you may have learned through previous blog posts, our mission is to not only be a resource for plants and plant care, but also to promote societal awareness of the mental and physical health benefits one can acquire through engaging with nature.
This book club will focus on writings that will leave you utterly fascinated and motivated to spend more time outdoors. You will deepen your knowledge of the natural world and our intrinsic connection to it, profoundly impacting your life in a positive and awe-inspiring way. We are inherently part of the natural world- we’re kinder, less stressed, less anxious, more focused, more creative, happier and more understanding people when we give ourselves time to engage with the “more than human” world.
Florence writes:
“The dramatic loss of nature-based exploration in our children’s lives and in our own has happened so fast we’ve hardly noticed it, much less remarked on it. “We evolved in nature. It’s strange we’d be so disconnected,” said Nesbit (a psychologist). Most of us don’t know we’re missing anything. We may have a pet and occasionally go to the beach, so what’s the big deal? Well, what is the big deal? That’s what I wanted to find out. And if something serious is missing, how do we recapture it?”
I highly encourage you to read this book, and to join us for our first meeting on March 20th at 8PM! Florence is a wonderful writer, and I guarantee that this book will make you say “wow!” over and over. It’s truly thought-provoking, fascinating and inspiring. Florence will also be joining us via Skype for a portion of the evening, so come with questions and thoughts for her!
We are also partnering with our new neighbors, Greedy Reads, to offer registered attendees 10% off of their book purchase at her Remington location. Register here! All funds will be donated to our local non-profit, Blue Water Baltimore.
All attendees also receive 15% off their plant purchase.
Wine provided, feel free to also BYOB.
