Naturalist Book Group: Field Study: Meditations on a Year at the Herbarium
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Naturalist Book Group: Field Study: Meditations on a Year at the Herbarium
November 14 | 6:30-7:30pm | FREE | Zoom
Facilitators: Janet Kampa and Betsy Blume, Master Naturalists
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Field Study: Meditations on a Year at the Herbarium. By Helen Humphreys
Over the course of a year, Author Helen Humphreys considers life and loss and the importance of finding solace in nature.
In this exquisitely penned and beautifully illustrated book, Humphreys, a celebrated poet, and novelist, revisits her series of reflections on nature. She delves deep into the world of herbariums, uncovering the tales of individuals who, in the 19th and 20th centuries, curated collections of plant specimens. From the collections of literary figures like Emily Dickinson and Henry David Thoreau to the anonymous amateur naturalists whose contributions have endured, these herbariums serve as historical records of the unassuming plants that persist in our world, as well as those that have vanished. Spanning a year, Humphreys contemplates themes of existence, loss, and the significance of seeking solace in the embrace of nature.
Adorned with captivating images of herbarium specimens, Humphreys's personal botanical sketches, and archival photographs, this book stands as an appreciated read for admirers, enthusiasts of the natural world, and all those who were captivated by "Birds Art Life," her previous work.