Join Charles Hood for a nature discussion and Q&A hosted at the San Ramon Library where the author, poet, and nature photographer will dive into the topic: Does Nature Exist? 

Charles Hood is the author of Heyday books such as A Salad Only the Devil Would Eat, Wild Sonoma and the forthcoming Nocturnalia, co-authored by José Gabriel Martínez-Fonseca. The nature-after-dark book offers practical tips for the budding nighttime naturalist, inviting citizen scientists of all stripes to expand our knowledge of this final frontier and our understanding of life on Earth. Exploring the evolutionary adaptations of owls, bats, and other nightlife animals; the natural history of nighttime plants; and the celestial patterns that regulate this after-dark kingdom, Hood and Martínez-Fonseca lift their lanterns to illuminate the exquisite and intricate inner workings of nature after nightfall. 

Online registration is recommended, but we will welcome patrons on the day of the event, space permitting.