Earth Day Book Discussion: Is a River Alive?

Is a river alive? Join us for a special discussion in celebration of Earth Day as we explore the radical idea of rivers as living beings, and what it would mean to treat them that way.

In his acclaimed new book, Robert Macfarlane journeys to Ecuador, India, and Canada, weaving together travel writing, reportage, and natural history to make a passionate case for rivers as more than resources. Facing threats from pollution, dams, and mining, these waterways are fighting for survival, and so, Macfarlane argues, are we.

Is a River Alive? will open hearts, challenge perspectives, and remind us that our fate flows with that of rivers — and always has.

Request your copy here.

For teens and adults. No registration required, join us in the Meeting Room.