A New York Times bestseller, Beaverland is a masterful work of narrative science writing. Through history and contemporary storytelling, the book explains how this unusual rodent has played an oversized role in American history and continues to feature in its future. Philip follows fur trappers who lead her through waist-high water, fur traders, and fur auctioneers, as well as wildlife managers, PETA activists, Native American environmental vigilantes, scientists, engineers, and the colorful group of activists known as beaver believers.

Books will be available for purchase to be signed by the author after her talk. Light refreshments will be served.