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SUMMARY:Naturally Curious Book Club
LOCATION:The Nature Institute\, 2213 S. Levis Lane\, Godfrey\, IL 6203
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DESCRIPTION:Register Here Beaverland: How One Weird Rodent Made Americ
a Beginning with the early trans-Atlantic trade in North America\, Lei
la Philip traces the beaver’s profound influence on our nation’s early
economy and feverish western expansion\, which gave the country its f
irst corporations and multi-millionaires. In her pursuit of this compe
llingly wonderful rodent\, she introduces us to people whose lives are
devoted to the beaver\, including a Harvard scientist from the Blackf
eet Reservation in Montana\, who uses drones to create 3-dimensional i
mages of beaver dams\\\; and an environmental restoration consultant i
n the Chesapeake nicknamed the “beaver whisperer.” What emerges is a p
oignant personal narrative\, a startling portrait of the secretive wor
ld of the contemporary fur trade\, and an engrossing ecological and hi
storical investigation of these heroic animals who\, once trapped to t
he point of extinction\, have returned to the landscape as one of the 
greatest conservation stories of the twentieth century. Beautifully wr
itten and impeccably researched\, BEAVERLAND reveals the profound ways
in which one odd animal and the trade surrounding it has shaped histo
ry\, culture\, and our environment. You can find the book here\, or bo
rrow from your local library. Description: Join us as we slow down to 
read a book each month. The Nature Institute will host a book club eac
h month featuring authors and titles that give us a deeper understandi
ng of the world around us. We will meet to discuss the chosen book. We
will gather together at the Mississippi Sanctuary Office where we can
enjoy a view of the Mississippi River and maybe catch a glimpse of an
eagle or two. Program Fees: Free\, donations are appreciated Registra
tion Required: No\, but preferred (registering gives us the ability to
email in case of weather cancellation) Things to bring: Book of the M
onth Non-alcoholic Beverage of Choice Snacks to Share\, optional\n\nEv
ent details: https://www.riverbender.com/events/details.cfm?seriesid=4
6927
URL:https://www.riverbender.com/events/details.cfm?seriesid=46927
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