This event is NOT in-house! Merian Gärten, Vorder Brüglingen 5, Basel

6:00 P.M.: Guided walk through the Meriangärten (Meeting point: Neue Scheune)
7:00 P.M.: A discussion on nature writing with Helen Macdonald (Event location: Gewächshaus/Greenhouse). The discussion will be in English.

"I hope my book feels like a cabinet of wonders — something that opens our eyes to the intricate beauty of nature." As her bestselling books “Vesper Flights” and “H is for Hawk” prove, Helen Macdonald has the unique power to capture both the wonder and the vulnerability of the plants, animals, and fragile ecosystems of the natural world, and to move her readers. In discussion, Macdonald will share her richly varied experiences of observing and writing about nature, and explore the deep sense of nostalgia that plays a central role in her latest book, “Prophet”.

To get in the mood for the evening, it is possible to book a guided tour of the Merian Gardens prior to the event.