The full title of this month’s great read, The Narrow Edge: A Tiny Bird, An Ancient Crab & An Epic Journey, explores the remarkable relationship between humans and two surprising species. This fascinating book by award-winning nature writer Deborah Cramer will undoubtedly spark an interesting discussion at this month’s online meeting. Join us!

From the publisher’s website:

“Each year tiny sandpipers—red knots—undertake a near miraculous 19,000-mile journey from one end of the earth to the other and back. In this firsthand account, Deborah Cramer accompanies them on their extraordinary odyssey along the length of two continents, tracking birds from remote Tierra del Fuego to the icy Arctic. On the full moon of spring’s highest tides, she seeks out horseshoe crabs, ancient, primordial animals whose eggs are essential to migrating shorebirds, and whose blue blood, unbeknownst to most people, safeguards human health. The Narrow Edge offers unique insight into how the lives of humans, red knots, and horseshoe crabs are intertwined, and is an inspiring portrait of loss and resilience, of the tenacity of birds, and the courage of the many people who bird by bird and beach by beach, keep red knots flying.”

Space is limited; registration is required. Cancellations notified via email.

Date:  Sunday, August 31

Time: 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.  

Location: online meeting; details emailed with registration confirmation

Cost: free for FOCC members; $5 donation appreciated for non-members

Ages: 12 and up

Maximum attendees: 30

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