Published: March 29, 2018

CU ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ studentsÌýare invited to a book reading and curated conversation with David George Haskell, author of The Songs of the Trees and The Forest Unseen.

If you go

Who: Students
What: Book reading, talk with David George Haskell
When: Friday, April 6, noon to 1:30 p.m.
Where: Museum of Natural History, Paleontology Hall

Haskell will give a lecture April 3, which is open to the public, and will return April 6 to speak exclusively with students about his nonfiction writing, the humanities and the sciences.

Haskell has won acclaim for his eloquent writing and deep engagement with the natural world. In this studentÌýevent, he will speak personally aboutÌýwhat experiences inspired his interest in the humanities and the sciences;Ìýhow human history, ecologyÌýand well-being are intimately intertwined with the lives of forests and trees; and offer advice and encouragement for the next generation of scientists and writers. Ìý

There will be a book signing immediately following the talk.

Haskell's book,Ìý,Ìýwas the recipient of numerous honors including the National Academies' Best Book Award for 2013 and finalist for the 2013 Pulitzer Prize in nonfiction. His second book,ÌýThe Songs of Trees,Ìýrecently has been awarded theÌýÌýfor distinguished natural history writing. Previous winners include Rachel Carson, Aldo LeopoldÌýand other amazing voices.