A special twist for our November 2026 club meeting

It's a Bird Club + Bug Club crossover event! co-hosted by Grand Rapids Audubon Club and Grand Rapids Bug Club

Join us as our like-minded groups come together to talk about birds, bugs and our book: "Silent Earth: Averting the Insect Apocalypse" by Dave Goulson.

About the book:
Insects are essential for life as we know it. As they become more scarce, our world will slowly grind to a halt; we simply cannot function without them. Drawing on the latest ground-breaking research and a lifetime's study, Dave Goulson reveals the shocking decline of insect populations that has taken place in recent decades, with potentially catastrophic consequences. He passionately argues that we must all learn to love, respect and care for our six-legged friends.

Eye-opening, inspiring and riveting, Silent Earth is part love letter to the insect world, part elegy, part rousing manifesto for a greener planet. It is a call to arms for profound change at every level - in government policy, agriculture, industry and in our own homes and gardens. Although time is running out, it is not yet too late for insect populations to recover. We may feel helpless in the face of many of the environmental issues that loom on our horizon, but Goulson shows us that we can all take simple steps to encourage insects and counter their destruction.

About the club and event:
This book club is open to all readers -- you're not required to be a member of the Grand Rapids Audubon Club or the Grand Rapids Bug Club -- though you're welcome to join either or both!

Birdy Book Club regulars: Please note the date and special location for this event, and help us to spread the word!