Do you enjoy finding adventure and intrigue in strange places? Join naturalist and author Emily Stone to be transported into a magical world where nature is better than fiction. Globe-trotting orchids land and blossom on an enchanted island with the help of a mysterious stranger. A leaf miner grows up before your eyes. By using science to tell stories, Emily wields a magic that makes the whole world feel more alive. Emily’s books, Natural Connections: Exploring Northwoods Nature through Science and Your Senses, and Natural Connection 2: Dreaming of an Elfin Skimmer, will be available for sale and signing after the talk.