Lyanda Lynn Haupt presents 'Among the Birds: Field Notes from Cascadia'

A fresh, experiential guidebook filled with personal essays and more than 70 birds found in the Pacific Northwest.
About this Event

Third Place Books and the North Cascades Institute welcome naturalist, eco-philosopher, and author Lyanda Lynn Haupt to our Lake Forest Park location for a conversation about her new book, .

This event is co-sponsored by the North Cascades Institute, a nonprofit conservation organization working to inspire environmental stewardship through transformative learning experiences in nature. Learn more at ncascades.org.

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About Among the Birds. . .

Join national bestselling author Lyanda Lynn Haupt on an enchanting journey through the avian world.

• Fresh, experiential personal essays featuring more than 70 birds by a New York Times bestselling author
• Vibrant, colorful illustrations by an award-winning artist
• Accessible natural history with a focus on conservation

In Among the Birds, Haupt moves intuitively from species to species, celebrating experience, memory, and the serendipity of daily life. Haupt's signature voice — curious and gently humorous — infuses each vignette with delight and insight. Blending personal observations with natural history, she offers a closer look at the captivating quirks and habits of birds such as Steller's Jay, Anna's Hummingbird, Merlin, Black Oystercatcher, American Dipper, Caspian Tern, and many more. Acclaimed artist Justin Gibbens's realistic yet whimsical illustrations complement each bird's distinct story and personality.

Among the Birds sparks wonder and cultivates mindfulness compelling us all to care for the wild lives that thrive alongside us.

About the Nature of Writing Series. . .

A deep appreciation for the transformative power of literature and art has been at the heart of North Cascades Institute since the very beginning. The humanities provide important lenses through which we inhabit and understand our shared landscapes. Our Nature of Writing Speaker Series celebrates the creative minds illuminating the natural world with the turn of a page.

For nearly 20 years, North Cascades Institute has worked in partnership with independent booksellers and community organizations to bring leading authors on environmental issues, natural and cultural history, poetry, art, wellness and adventure together in celebration and appreciation of nature. Past speakers have included Terry Tempest Williams, Gary Snyder, David B. Williams, Richard Louv, Peter Wohlleben, Brenda Peterson, Tim McNulty, Mary Oliver, Barry Lopez and Molly Hashimoto. By bringing our community together in conversation at these events, we aim to support authors, poets and artists and amplify their voices to promote lifelong stewardship through better understanding of the world around us.

LYANDA LYNN HAUPT is a naturalist, eco-philosopher, and author of several books, including Mozart’s Starling, Crow Planet, and Rooted: Life at the Crossroads of Science, Nature, and Spirit. Her work has earned the Nautilus Book Award Grand Prize, the Washington State Book Award, and other honors. She lives in the woodlands of northwestern Washington.

About Third Place Books

Founded in 1998 in Lake Forest Park, Washington, Third Place Books is dedicated to the creation of a community around books and the ideas inside them. With locations in Lake Forest Park and Seattle's Ravenna and Seward Park neighborhoods, Third Place Books is proud to serve the entire Seattle metro area. Learn more about their event series at thirdplacebooks.com/events