Lake Katherine Joins Palos Heights Library for ‘Nature By The Books’

PALOS HEIGHTS, IL — Lake Katherine and the Palos Heights Library have joined together to bring a new book panel discussion ‘Nature By The Books’ to the south suburbs.

On Wednesday, Nov. 2 at 6:30 p.m. a panel including Lake Katherine’s Operations Manager Gareth Blakesley will discuss Robert Moor’s new book On Trails: An Exploration at the library.

“This book is a great exploration of natural themes and trails and where they lead us,” said Blakesley. “It is a great opportunity to share an enlightening read with the public and look at how literature can connect us with nature.”

Library Director Jesse Blazek said working with Lake Katherine to bring this type of program to the community was a perfect fit.

“Many great American writers come from a background of nature-based writing and this program will highlight how this genre of nature writing continues to thrive today," Blazek said.

Blakesley will be joined for the discussion by Carl Sandburg High School science teacher Jim Corcoran, Stagg High School science teacher Mike Littman, and Carl Sandburg High School English teacher Dave Wierzal.

On Trails: An Exploration was rated as ‘One of the best outdoors book of the year’ by the Sierra Club.

Members of the public are invited to attend and join in the discussion. Copies of the book are now available at the front desk of Palos Heights Library.

Photo provided: Lake Katherine’s Operations Manager Gareth Blakesley with the book On Trails: An Exploration by Robert Moor.