“Natural Connections 2: Dreaming of an Elfin Skimmer” invites readers into a magical world where nature’s wonders are revealed through scientific storytelling. From elfin skimmer dragonflies to leaf miners and lichens, the book brings to life the fascinating communities and survival strategies found in unexpected places, making the natural world feel even more vibrant and alive.

Resources:

• Learn more about Erin’s books, blog, and podcast here. https://www.cablemuseum.org/connect/
• Sign up for the Cable Natural History Museum’s email newsletter and get her articles each week plus program calendars and reminders here. https://app.donorview.com/Communication/Subscribe?prm=1fLaIEFqYgXbtfxXrd4iVKcEf8OPlv0y5HLvymBUu8ZoS1DCmE7ZfsnDvuhNZCAa_7S9MI4GS_7BZFahLywTXE8v-wKRTX3TqxWHOqeoak70IJnrKVirDElOikIIzDny0
• https://rosemarymosco.com/comics/bird-and-moon/northern-shrike
• Chel’s book – https://www.amazon.com/North-Shore-Natural-Minnesotas-Superior/dp/0816632324
• https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/natural-connections/id1474276116
• https://www.amazon.com/Winter-World-Ingenuity-Animal-Survival/dp/0060197447
• https://www.amazon.com/The-Forest-Unseen-audiobook/dp/B00HVL7356/ref=sr_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.v0r_JCMbWTcmDzNzP37vg_oGzqOU1f4194eos0PCfRe8x7OofOo21UU1jCEq_rBGrUm8Ns29qk7t-T10EBSmDIR5MAA6-39sUtAaZLlJSyrNsNNLicZrSb4k_IP9GCPMy06C1NWJeOciGsVRzUDXNVqasZwzKeR1W0RGznsWrJFzYMUanj9I1t3oUt1Z4WBRdLAhw6Nb5hUPwAiMpswoDoYiE8HSzmWCXusIGUZt69Q.bU4JgKkLHj9xSPuVMd_QZzfLRUTLmac-hgT3dwEBbq8&dib_tag=se&hvadid=174209767395&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9019708&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=3185141415972446332&hvtargid=kwd-32832186007&hydadcr=22536_9636733&keywords=the+forest+unseen&qid=1734053122&s=books&sr=1-1
• https://www.amazon.com/Braiding-Sweetgrass-audiobook/dp/B01H4772CU/ref=sr_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.IoVaB1ft12NaO29iIU1Zaz4ROYpYy5_huwtj4MQKJW-FE7UQcD-7Xfy23MteeYsdH1LWbRD5oejjU6ONToetgkhMb5TYnoFt6iUhHMdGeTEJnGnAT4AXw5_OMZ4IPYy6a1rDnYdZJvGDFx5kytBwDpBSZeIauoxO5Ti9yaBMTS1MJ1EkzRDjVUsRpLuDV9AG_cKjfpRcF5EibTgWxUBJ0UGFKpP29RQd0ak_9jAsvTM.ySlqq2Re9RFyu8rtfkVj1_3ZPs6Ght7qXKMD9nIGhNY&dib_tag=se&hvadid=580740962567&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9019708&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=18383300530287680763&hvtargid=kwd-56135269887&hydadcr=3178_13534049&keywords=braiding+sweetgrass&qid=1734053148&sr=8-
• https://www.amazon.com/Gathering-Moss-audiobook/dp/B07H7S13SY/ref=sr_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.a9cMqn7mfGKRcKa96t6d-h3a_bepj_vH1ASKD-kAzVtz3wvrWkO6JlBBMSUqPHm0mxgjP5PV9doHbl_m9jC395kdOvK0Vx0LTRiZDeV9M2tG2S9bjGrErh1CCXjVkyFLEadjmU1jpEY0wTC17z3PzBITiKITGjs9XafXPZRVIxGIPt0Rq0bMILHGrzy1FDY–wpbQSGVpadCqcffEmnwxLzl8ZcKOEMtImx-oI9l4gI.AjJqTXz09922S_lrU9VAvFlWPPo5zuN6—nbq5BEPo&dib_tag=se&hvadid=616863381567&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9019708&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=275046493581674257&hvtargid=kwd-362933585&hydadcr=24661_13611822&keywords=gathering+moss&qid=1734053187&sr=8-1
• https://www.amazon.com/Turning-Stone-Discovering-Subtle-Wisdom/dp/1250875897
• https://www.target.com/p/reading-the-rocks-by-marcia-bjornerud-paperback/-/A-81589307?sid=&ref=tgt_adv_xsp&AFID=google&fndsrc=tgtao&DFA=71700000012510700&CPNG=PLA_Entertainment%2BShopping%7CEntertainment_Ecomm_Hardlines&adgroup=SC_Entertainment&LID=700000001170770pgs&LNM=PRODUCT_GROUP&network=g&device=c&location=9019708&targetid=pla-837330269707&ds_rl=1246978&ds_rl=1248099&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAsOq6BhDuARIsAGQ4-zjJm0sbsBp3gk-cZBYn8YZk6r6ffY8K-byOrFa6HBiYo4tx2uMtApkaAj_pEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds
• Reading the Landscape out of Ely MN
• Bog Walk – and field trip locations
• Beginning of September – Boundary Waters Trip