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The Wilderness Society’s Nature Book Week starts on 6 September, with science communicator Dr Jen Martin as his year\u2019s Nature Book Week Ambassador, leading a series of workshops, talks and events – just the thing to ease the lockdown blues or just ctch up on some great science and nature. Click the links below to find out how to stream these events for free. More information here: https:\/\/features.wilderness.org.au\/nature-book-week<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n\n
\nStorytime with Rove McManus<\/em><\/a>
\nJoin author Rove McManus as he reads the 2021 Environment Award for Children’s Literature shortlisted books,\u00a0Bandits\u00a0<\/em>and\u00a0The Giant and the Sea<\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
\n<\/strong>A conversation with the photographers of\u00a0The Great Forest Book<\/em>.
\n<\/a>Join Wilderness Society National Campaigns Director Amelia Young as she speaks with Chris Taylor, Sarah Rees and Steve Kuiter, the three photographers behind the wonderful depictions of Victoria’s forests in new title,\u00a0The Great Forest Book<\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
\n<\/strong>Threatened Species Day: Nature-Experts Answer Kids Questions<\/em><\/a>
\nDoes your child have a question (or five!) about Australian plants or wildlife? Questions like, how fast can a kangaroo hop, or why does the kookaburra laugh? Join Nature Book Week Ambassador Dr Jen Martin, Professor Euan Ritchie and conservation biologist Dr Kylie Soanes on a Facebook Live as they answer questions from kids. If your kid has a question you can\u00a0submit it here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
\nStorytime with Rove McManus<\/em><\/a>
\nJoin author Rove McManus as he reads the 2021 Environment Award for Children’s Literature shortlisted books,\u00a0Larry Leadbeater: Field notes from a Fairy Possum<\/em>\u00a0and\u00a0Hold on! Saving the Spotted Handfish<\/em><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
\n<\/strong>The Poetry Of Place<\/em>
\nJoin poet Kristen Lang for a writing workshop.\u00a0Express your interest here<\/a>\u00a0and we will send you a link to join nearer the time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
\nStorytime with Maree McCarthy Yoelu<\/em>
\n<\/a>Join author Maree McCarthy Yoelu as she reads her 2021 Environment Award for Children’s Literature shortlisted book, Brother Moon\u2014illustrated by Samantha Fry, published by Magabala Books.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n