Read "The Hidden Life of Trees" by Peter Wohlleben and then participate in a book discussion at the Sarnia Library and a tour of the current exhibits at the Judith & Norman Alix Art Gallery.
The Art and Books Club is a collaboration between Lambton County Library and Judith & Norman Alix Art Gallery. Books are specially selected for this club to complement themes which appear in current exhibitions at the JNAAG. Participants of the book club are supplied with a copy of the book available to pick up at the Sarnia Library and invited to a group discussion which is followed by a private tour at the gallery. Inquire with the library for digital, audio, or large print options.
Are trees social beings? In "The Hidden Life of Trees" forester and author Peter Wohlleben convincingly makes the case that, yes, the forest is a social network. He draws on groundbreaking scientific discoveries to describe how trees are like human families: tree parents live together with their children, communicate with them, support them as they grow, share nutrients with those who are sick or struggling, and even warn each other of impending dangers. Wohlleben also shares his deep love of woods and forests, explaining the amazing processes of life, death, and regeneration that he has observed in his woodland.
From April 19 - September 1, 2024 the Judith & Norman Alix Art Gallery will have the following exhibitions: Jon Sasaki's Homage, Tom Thomson and the Group of Seven, and Siobhan Humston's In the Garden of Exquisite Unknown.
