2024 Kamloops Pollinator Festival Book Club

2024 Kamloops Pollinator Festival Book Club

Read Revery: A Year of Bees by Jenna Butler & join beekeeper & activist Bonnie Klohn for a discussion of the role pollinators play.

Date and time

Saturday, May 18 · 1:30 - 3:30pm PDT

Location

Kamloops Library, Thompson-Nicola Regional Library

465 Victoria Street ##100 Kamloops, BC V2C 2A9 Canada

About this event

  • 2 hours

Join Bonnie Klohn and other community members who are interested in the role pollinators play in our ecosystem through reading the book Revery: A Year of Bees by Jenna Butler, and attending the book club discussion on May 18th, at the Downtown Kamloops Library.


Trigger warning: this books does make reference to sexual assault, racism, and colonialism.


The TNRD Library does have 2 copies of the book which can be borrowed. But if those are unavailable or for those who wish to have their own copy, we have made arrangements with the publisher Wolsak and Wynn for a group discount on both hardcopy and ebook versions of the book. A link will be provided for the discount in the Eventbrite ticket confirmation.


Reverie was a Canada Reads 2023 long list selection. Here is a link to the Good Reads profile of the book: https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/49121436


Light refreshments will be provided, but please feel free to bring your own non-alcoholic beverage to enjoy.


This event is part of the 2024 Kamloops Pollinator Festival coordinated by the Kamloops Farmers’ Market.


Frequently asked questions

Where can I find a copy of the book?

The TNRD Library has two copies of the book in their collection. The library collection can be viewed at tnrl.ca As well the book is available from most book retailers, but we have also made arrangements for a group discount on both the print and ebook versions from the book’s publisher

Who is the book club facilitator Bonnie Klohn?

Bonnie is a Food System & Community Consultant. She helps change makers do ambitious, systems-level work relating to food systems, local economies, climate resilience, & more. In her personal life she is a beekeeper, permaculturalist, & urban farmer. Follow her on IG at @Rabbitbush.tannery.farm

Where can I find out more about the Pollinator Festival?

Information about the Kamloops Pollinator Festival can be found on the Kamloops Farmers’ Market’s events page: www.kamloopsfarmersmarket.com/events/ as well as by following our social media accounts: X @KamloopsFarmMkt ; Instagram (IG) and Facebook (FB): @KamloopsFarmersMarket

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