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!
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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In conversation with Lili Taylor about her fabulous book, Turning to Birds!
This event is hosted by Oblong Books (my favorite independent bookstore). Register! This is going to be a fun event.
Massachusettes Audubon Birder's Meeting
Join me to learn who painted this beautiful wood thrush nest
The Hudson River!
An hour long talk about our favorite estuary! For River’s Edge residents and their guests only.
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).
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.
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
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.
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/
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
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.
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!
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.
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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.
Brooklyn Bird Club
Brooklyn Bird Club! This is a zoom event—and open to the public, but do register.
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.
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.
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
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.
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)
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
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
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
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/
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/
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!
Newburyport Literary Festival
At the festival, I'll be reading/speaking with the fabulous Charles Coe. Beautiful location--come join us!
Jackson Lunch Hour Series
Reading as part of the Professor Harry F. and Mary Ruth Jackson lunch hour series. My fabulous former student Suzanne Richardson, now a visiting professor at Utica, invited me to read.