Join this book club to discuss nature-focused reads each month. You'll also learn how to become more ecologically-minded through activities and speakers. Age 18 and up.
This month, join us for a walk through Latimer Woods (3200 E. Buick Cadillac Boulevard, Bloomington) and a discussion of Crossings: How Road Ecology is Shaping the Future of Our Planet by Ben Goldfarb.
Summary:
"Some 40 million miles of roadways encircle the earth, yet we tend to regard them only as infrastructure for human convenience. While roads are so ubiquitous they’re practically invisible to us, wild animals experience them as entirely alien forces of death and disruption. In Crossings, environmental journalist Ben Goldfarb travels throughout the United States and around the world to investigate how roads have transformed our planet. Today, as our planet’s road network continues to grow exponentially, the science of road ecology has become increasingly vital. Written with passion and curiosity, Crossings is a sweeping, spirited, and timely investigation into how humans have altered the natural world—and how we can create a better future for all living beings."
