September Book Club
Better Living Through Birding: Notes from a Black Man in the Natural World by Christian Cooper

Join In Color Birding for our next Book Club gathering, where bird joy meets storytelling.
On Wednesday, September 16th, we are coming together at the Parkway Central Library to dive into Better Living Through Birding: Notes from a Black Man in the Natural World by Christian Cooper. Mr. Cooper weaves us through his unique life “leading up to the now-infamous incident in Central Park and shows how a life spent looking up at the birds prepared him, in the most uncanny of ways, to be a gay, Black man in America today.”
This will not be a lecture. It is a conversation. We will spend about 90 minutes reflecting on what moved us, what challenged us, and what we are still sitting with. Whether you finished the book, started it, or are just curious, you are welcome here.
Like all of our gatherings, this space is rooted in community, curiosity, and connection. Come as you are. Bring your thoughts, your questions, your perspectives, or just come to listen.
Parkway Central Library, 1901 Vine St
6:00 to 7:30 PM
Free to attend, RSVP at incolorbirding.org
Need a copy of the book? You can borrow it through the Free Library or Libby, grab one from your local bookstore, or use Bookshop.org or Libro.fm, and if cost is a barrier, we have you covered.
The space is fully accessible, with elevator access and restrooms on the same floor. Easy to reach by SEPTA, and parking support is available.
Come build something new with us, a space for stories, reflection, and community.
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