Natural Science Book Club – The Language of Butterflies: How Thieves, Hoarders, Scientists and Other Obsessives Unlocked the Secrets of the World's Favorite Insect

When
01 Jun 2026
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location
Oregon Ridge Nature Center
Spaces left
17

Registration

(depends on selected options)

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Natural Science Book Club
The Language of Butterflies:
How Thieves, Hoarders, Scientists and Other Obsessives Unlocked the Secrets of the World's Favorite Insect

Monday, June 1; 7 - 8 p.m.

Wendy Williams explores the history of human fascination with butterflies, blending natural history with the stories of the people who studied them, from collectors and scientists to citizen scientists. It covers their intelligence, resilience, and critical role in ecosystems, highlighting how their biology inspires new technologies and how their decline serves as a warning for climate change, urging conservation efforts.

Advance registration required.

Adults

$5 per person (FREE for Friends of Oregon Ridge)

This program is not an author meet and greet; it is a social gathering to discuss the book.

Registration for this program closes on Saturday, May 29 at midnight.