Botany

[close] This group was founded to contribute to the listopia of 'Botany Reference Books' for taxonomic identification of plants and fungi in arctic, temperate and tropical regions.

[close] This reading group will focus on natural history. We will immerse ourselves within the realm of organisms as we explore the biodiversity of the planet. Discover and discuss animal species ranging from vertebrates such as birds and mammals to soft-bodied organisms such as mollusks, worms and jellies. We will journey throughout the world's biomes via ecological and evolutionary perspectives, the microscopic connections and the life histories of different species. Hopefully we will gain a better understanding of the numerous species we share the planet with. Environmental aspects and conservation measures are also important topics of interest in this group. Coral polyps "Since we cannot change reality, let us change the eyes which see reality."

[close] The whole of nature, of the cosmos is nothing short of miraculous. I draw inspiration and joy from the natural world and all of its wonders, and if you do as well, join and share which book have helped inspire you. Perhaps we can help each other discover interesting and provocative nature titles. The goal of this group is to explore books, fiction and non-fiction, that highlight the natural world, particularly those that stoke the imagination.

[close] The Reading the Western Landscape Book Group explores the portrayal of western North American landscape in fiction, non-fiction, and poetry. The group meets the 1st Wednesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. at the LA County Arboretum Library. The group uses the Shared Inquiry™ method developed by the Great Books Foundation. The chosen book of the month must be read in order to participate. New members welcome.