PLAINFIELD — Living Systems, a three-part author series hosted by Cutler Memorial Library, begins September 13.
On Tuesday, Sept. 23, at 6 p.m., author Zoë Schlanger will host a live remote Q&A. Schlange, a journalist for The Atlantic and author of “The Light Eaters: How the Unseen World of Plant Intelligence Offers a New Understanding of Life on Earth,” will explore the ways plants perceive and respond to the world. Participants can ask questions and engage in a conversation.
On Tuesday, Sept, 30, at 6 p.m., author Ethan Tapper will lead an in-person discussion about “How to Love a Forest: The Bittersweet Work of Tending a Changing World.” Tapper will share insights into the relationships between humans and forests, highlighting the challenges and rewards of caring for these ecosystems.
On Tuesday, Oct, 7, at 6 p.m., naturalist Bryan Pfeiffer, known for his Vermont radio program “For the Birds,” will present his 21-year search for the elusive Elfin Bog Butterfly, the first confirmed sighting in the state. Blending natural history, personal narrative and reflections on the human condition, Pfeiffer’s talk celebrates curiosity and the connection to the living world.
This series is free and open to all. Events are hosted at the Plainfield Town Hall and Opera House, presented in collaboration with the Plainfield Conservation Commission and made possible by a grant from the Echo Center. For more information, contact: Angela Ogle, director, Cutler Memorial Library at (802) 454-8504, or email [email protected]
