Saturday, May 2, 2026
2 – 4 PM

CHA is excited to invite readers back to the Arboretum for our second meeting of the ArboReaders book club! We are continuing our collaboration with The Nature of Reading Bookshop in Madison to bring you a book club specifically designed for nature lovers. Our new book is  The Nature of Oaks by Douglas Tallamy.

This is a free event for adults 18 years and older. Light refreshments including hot beverages will be provided.

Purchase your book and support The Nature of Reading Bookshop here.

The Nature of Oaks reveals what is going on in oak trees month by month, highlighting the seasonal cycles of life, death, and renewal. From woodpeckers who collect and store hundreds of acorns for sustenance to the beauty of jewel caterpillars,  Doug Tallamy illuminates and celebrates the wonders that occur right in our own backyards. He also shares practical advice about how to plant and care for an oak, along with information about the best oak species for your area.

The Nature of Oaks will inspire you to treasure these trees and to act to nurture and protect them.