Palmer’s newest publication, “America’s Great Mountain Trails: 100 Highcountry Hikes of a Lifetime” (Rizzoli, 2019), is a showcase of beauty and adventure found in mountains across the country. On March 11, Palmer will share a slide show with images from the book and take audiences on a visual mountain tour– including hikes on the Southern Oregon Coast. The free book talk is presented by the Cape Arago Audubon Society and the Kalmiopsis Audubon Society at the Bandon Community Center.

Stunning photography, along with Palmer’s storytelling, make an engaging presentation for audiences.

“Tim Palmer is a gifted author,” said Harv Schubothe of the Cape Arago Audubon Society. “I think it’ll be quite an entertaining evening for people.”

Book Talk Event Details

Palmer’s work has been recognized with honors such as the Indie Silver Award for Adventure, Sports and Recreation; Indiefab Nature Book of the Year; and the Benjamin Franklin Book Award for the best American book on nature and the environment.

Oregon coast residents may want to check out Palmer’s “Field Guide to Oregon Rivers” (Oregon State University Press, 2014), winner of the National Outdoor Book Award. The guide covers 120 rivers and includes notes on nature and conservation as well as fishing, hiking and paddling.

Come for one, two or three nature themed films. This free public event starts at noon.

A River’s Last Chance @ 12:00 PM

Shane Anderson tells the story of how the Eel River in Northern California was saved from decades of over fishing, abusive logging, floods and droughts, and a hydro dam. The key is the belief in living symbiotically.

Charlie and the Curious Otters @ 1:30 PM

From the PBS Nature series by Charlie Hamilton James: Experience the secrets to otter survival.

Run Wild Run Free @ 2:45 PM

Shane Anderson takes an historic view of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act which has saved hundreds of America’s iconic rivers and streams from dams, over-development and natural resource extraction.

Admission is free, and refreshments will be available for purchase. Bring your friends and family. The event is suitable for adults, young adults and families with children 8 and older. For more information, contact the Bandon Public Library, 541-347-3221.