“Exploring Our Place in Nature” is a free community book club hosted by Algalita available to all in Long Beach and surrounding areas looking to rediscover our place, as humans, in our world ecosystem. Every other month, we come together in-person at Bel Canto Books in Long Beach, California for a book discussion, activity, and potluck. Our intention is to bring the community together, get deep in discussion, and create a safe space for everyone to feel open to contribute to the conversation.
We’ll explore a variety of topics including ecology, environmental justice, traditional ecological knowledge, climate change, plastic, and much more. This book club will get inspiration from the traditional ecological knowledge of indigenous tribes throughout the world whose teachings encourage being in deep relationship with the natural world.
For our first session, we’ll be reading The Sacred Balance: Rediscovering our Place in Nature written by David Suzuki. In his book, David Suzuki reflects on the increasingly radical changes in science and nature—from the climate crisis to peak oil and the rise in clean energy—and examines what they mean for humankind. He also reflects on what we have learned by listening to Indigenous leaders, whose knowledge of the natural world is profound, and whose peoples are on the frontlines of protecting land and water around the world. Drawing on his own experiences and those of others who have put their beliefs into action, The Sacred Balance combines science, philosophy, spirituality, and Indigenous knowledge to offer concrete suggestions for creating an ecologically sustainable future by rediscovering and addressing humanity’s basic needs.
Purchase your copy of The Sacred Balance at Bel Canto Books at either their 4th Street or KUBO LB location.
SUMMER SESSION MEETING DATES
Meeting 1 Discussion: Wed, June 26 at 7pm @ Bel Canto Books on 4th Street
Meeting 2 Discussion: Wed, July 24 at 7pm @ Bel Canto Books on 4th Street
Meeting 3 Activity: Wed, Aug 7 at 7pm @ TBA
