John Burroughs and the Birds
Mar
21

John Burroughs and the Birds

I’ll be speaking at the Esopus Library about one of my favorite nature writers—John Burroughs, (Papa John)—and his writings in particular about birds. Join me! there will be snacks!

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Sep
27

Women in the Bird World

Join me at the wonderful Mountain Top Arboretum for a talk about one of my favorite subjects—early women birders. The talk, which I promise won’t last more than 45 minutes, will be followed by a bird walk through the Arboretum. Come be inspired!

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The Hudson River!
Nov
14

The Hudson River!

An hour long talk about our favorite estuary! For River’s Edge residents and their guests only.

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Tivoli Bay Paddle
Jun
16

Tivoli Bay Paddle

Join me in exploring the wonders of the North Tivoli Bay. This is an event sponsored by the John Burroughs Natural History Society. We will be looking for Least Bittern and other secretive marsh birds. It’s a BYOB event (bring your own boat).

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Jun
1

Ascienzo Naturalist in Residence--Red Hook Public Library

I’ve had the wonderful experience of being the Ascienzo Naturalist in Residence at the Red Hook Public library this spring. My final Saturday walk is June 1 at Wilcox State Park at 9 am. Join me. Or, come along for the final walk down Cruger Island Road on Monday the 3rd at 7 am.

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May
25

Nature Nuggets on Radio Kingson

Join me on Radio Kingston at 10 am, with Laurel Sutherlin, host of a new show titled Nature Nuggets. If you missed it, here you go! https://radiokingston.org/en/broadcast/nature-nuggets/episodes/nature-nuggets-episode-6-nature-writing-with-susan-fox-rogers

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May
23

Red Hook Library book talk and reading

Join me for my final talk/reading as Ascienzo Naturalist in Residence at the Red Hook Public library. Books will be available for purchase.

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Aug
5

Hotchkiss Library

Join me and some amazing writers for this annual book signing to support the Hotchkiss Library in Sharon, CT!

https://hotchkisslibraryofsharon.org/book-signing-2022/

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Burroughs Audubon Nature Club
Jul
27

Burroughs Audubon Nature Club

Join me in Rochester, New York, with the Burroughs Audubon Nature Club—brown bag dinner, reading, conversation. 301 Railroad Mills, Pittsford, NY 14534

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Roger Tory Peterson Institute
Jun
4

Roger Tory Peterson Institute

Thrilling! to be invited to Jamestown, NY and the Roger Tory Peterson Institute (one of my “heroes” in the bird world). Join us IN PERSON! at this amazing site.

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Webster's Bookstore--reading in my hometown of State College
Apr
30

Webster's Bookstore--reading in my hometown of State College

It’s always great to “go home.” Webster’s is a vibrant, wonderful bookstore and I’m looking forward to spending a spring afternoon with friends. This will be one of the rare in person events!

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Bard College, in conversation with Dinaw Mengestu
Apr
25

Bard College, in conversation with Dinaw Mengestu

Bard College Reading! I will be in conversation with the amazing Dinaw Mengestu. I will read a bit—Dinaw and I will talk writing, life, birds. In person event. Community welcome.

RKC 103

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Midtown Reader--Tallahassee--in conversation with Susan Cerulean
Apr
21

Midtown Reader--Tallahassee--in conversation with Susan Cerulean

Susan Cerulean is a wonderful writer and a contributor to my anthology, When Birds Are Near. We’ll be talking birds, and writing about birds. This will be a zoom event.

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Brooklyn Bird Club
Apr
19

Brooklyn Bird Club

Brooklyn Bird Club! This is a zoom event—and open to the public, but do register.

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LAUNCH! Oblong Bookstore in conversation with Lyanda Lynn Haupt!
Apr
14

LAUNCH! Oblong Bookstore in conversation with Lyanda Lynn Haupt!

Oblong is my favorite bookstore—and I love how good they are to local writers (like me!). This is the official launch reading. This will be a zoom event. Visit Oblong Books to register.

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Sawmill River Audubon--Bird Chat
Apr
12

Sawmill River Audubon--Bird Chat

Sawmill Audubon is a wonderful, active group of avid birders. Every Tuesday they host a “Bird Chat” and this Tuesday I will be joining them.

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Hampshire Bird Club
Apr
11

Hampshire Bird Club

Excited to do my first presentation for my book with this wonderful bird club!

This will be a zoom event for the club

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In Conversation with Gretchen Legler about her new book, Woodsqueer
Mar
11

In Conversation with Gretchen Legler about her new book, Woodsqueer

Gretchen is one of my favorite writers—her collection All The Powerful Invisible Things is a gem. So I’m excited and honored to be asked to talk with her about her new book—Woodsqueer: Crafting a Sustainable Rural Life. That 6 pm time—that’s Pacific time. 9 on the East Coast—that’s how excited I am, staying up past my bedtime. Zoom event.

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When Birds Are Near with Jenn Dean and Thomas Bancroft
Aug
26

When Birds Are Near with Jenn Dean and Thomas Bancroft

Bird Note - Reading for When Birds Are Near, with Jenn Dean and Thomas Bancroft. (click to listen to the conversation/reading)

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In conversation with Helen Macdonald
Jul
21

In conversation with Helen Macdonald

In conversation with Helen Macdonald for her wonderful collection of essays, Vesper Flights. (click to listen to the conversation) https://www.oblongbooks.com/event/online-helen-macdonald-vesper-flights

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When Birds Are Near with Drew Lanham and Christina Baal
Jun
28

When Birds Are Near with Drew Lanham and Christina Baal

Bird Note. Reading for When Birds Are Near with Drew Lanham and Christina Baal. https://www.birdnote.org/explore/field-notes/2021/06/birdnote-storytelling-series

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Conversation with Lyanda Lynn Haupt
May
25

Conversation with Lyanda Lynn Haupt

In conversation with Lyanda Lynn Haupt for her book Rooted: Life at the Crossroads of Science, Nature and Spirit. Watch the reading/talk here: https://www.oblongbooks.com/event/online-lyanda-lynn-haupt-rooted

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Reading, When Birds Are Near with Christina Baal and Jenn Dean
Mar
18

Reading, When Birds Are Near with Christina Baal and Jenn Dean

Reading for When Birds Are Near with Christina Baal and Jenn Dean, for the John Burroughs Natural History Society (my local bird club!).

https://jbnhs.org/

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Reading, When Birds Are Near with Alison Vilag and Christina Baa
Jan
21

Reading, When Birds Are Near with Alison Vilag and Christina Baa

Reading for When Birds Are Near with Alison Vilag and Christina Baal for Sawmill River Audubon, https://www.sawmillriveraudubon.org/

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When Birds Are Near: Dispatches from Contemporary Writers
Nov
12

When Birds Are Near: Dispatches from Contemporary Writers

Virtual reading, conversation with contributors Eli Knapp and Katie Fallon with my favorite independent bookstore, Oblong Books. Check the Oblong website for a zoom log-in. Please join us!

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Kachemak Bay Writer's Festival
Jun
9
to Jun 13

Kachemak Bay Writer's Festival

Come write in Alaska!

More information on the website.

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Newburyport Literary Festival
Apr
28
to Apr 29

Newburyport Literary Festival

At the festival, I'll be reading/speaking with the fabulous Charles Coe. Beautiful location--come join us!

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Antartica: Life on the Ice
Mar
2

Antartica: Life on the Ice

I speak as a part of the Voices: Library Lecture Series.

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