This event is part of Envoronment for the Americas Bird Book Club

Birding meets history, reflection, and quiet discovery. Join Environment for Americas on March 12 at 7 PM CT for our Bird Book Club discussion of Cemetery Birding with author Jennifer L. Bristol.

At first glance, cemeteries may seem like unlikely places to find vibrant birdlife—but as Bristol beautifully reveals, these peaceful landscapes are often some of the most bird-rich green spaces in our communities. With mature trees, open lawns, wildflowers, and a slower pace, cemeteries offer birds—and birders—a place to pause, observe, and reconnect with nature.

In Cemetery Birding, Bristol builds on the accessible joy of her earlier work, Parking Lot Birding, while guiding readers through nearly 100 cemetery birding locations. Along the way, she weaves together bird identification, seasonal highlights, local history, and thoughtful reminders about ethical and respectful birding in these sacred spaces. Features like “Tombstone Tales” and “Tombstone Tails” add moments of curiosity and charm, blending symbolism, storytelling, and species fun facts.

This reflective and engaging discussion is perfect for birders of all levels, history lovers, and anyone seeking calm, meaningful ways to experience nature in everyday places. Come ready to share observations, ask thoughtful questions, and explore how places of remembrance can also be places of life, beauty, and birds.