
Elspeth Hay: Feed us with Trees
Hopeful author talk and conversation around "Feed Us with Trees," exploring climate resilience, abundance, and the stories that shape our future. Expect thoughtful Q and A and community dialogue in an activist-minded bookstore setting.
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