Book Talk &
Speaker Series
Whether you are a master gardener or have yet to get your gloves dirty, this is a great opportunity to gather with others who share your passion for our natural world. Books are a great way to get to know people while learning something new.
Book Talk – Free, register below
Speaker Series $10.00 (free for members)
Wed March 19 2025 5:30pm
Book Discussion
Nature Fix, by Florence Williams
Join Lockerly Director of Education, Kensey Amerson, for a discussion of The Nature Fix, by Florence Williams before the Atchley’s visit. Kensey will dive into the broader research of our brain on nature and how our cognitive capabilities, well-being, and body physiology can be impacted by time spent outside.
Thurs March 27, 2025 6:30pm
An Evening with
Dr’s Ruthann & Paul Atchley
Dr. Ruthann Atchley and Dr. Paul Atchley of the University of South Florida have been researching the human brain for decades. Their recent research has investigated how creativity and empathy might be enhanced through time spent in natural settings.
Wed June 4, 2025 5:30pm
Book Discussion
Seeking Eden: A Collection of Georgia’s Historic Gardens, by Staci L. Catron and Mary Ann Eaddy
Join Lockerly Director of Education Kensey Amerson for a discussion of Seeking Eden to discuss the historic gardens covered in Catron’s book. Whether you are a master gardener or have yet to get your gloves dirty, this is a great opportunity to gather with others who share your passion.
Thurs June 12, 2025 6:30pm
An Evening with Staci Catron
Staci Catron is the Director of the Cherokee Garden Library in Atlanta. She will be discussing her latest book Seeking Eden: A Collection of Georgia’s Historic Gardens in which she follows nearly 30 historic garden spaces across their history of first designation to today alongside beautiful photographs of each landscape.
Wed Aug 6, 2025 5:30pm
Book Discussion
Blood Ties & Brown Liquor by Sean Hill and a selection of Latria Graham’s essays.
Join Lockerly Director of Education, Kensey Amerson, for a discussion of Sean and Latria’s writing. We will discuss the Milledgeville-centered Blood Ties & Brown Liquor and a selection of Latria Graham’s essays. No poetry degree required, just an interest in a creative look back at the history of Milledgeville, how we perceive the outdoors, and how we develop connections to the land.
Thurs Aug 14, 2025 6:30pm
An Evening with Latria Graham & Sean Hill
Sean Hill is a Milledgeville native and author of two books of poetry – Dangerous Goods and Blood Ties & Brown Liquor. Sean currently lives in Missoula, Montana where he teaches creative writing at the University of Montana.
Latria Graham hails from South Carolina. She is a regular contributor to Garden & Gun, including the article “Masters of the Green: The Black Caddies of Augusta National”. She is a creative writing professor at Augusta University. Latria was just awarded The American Mosaic Journalism Prize.
The pair of friends will tag-team the lecture, discussing their works and how the natural world inspires their writing and daily life.
Book Discussion
Journey in Place: Explorations for a Year of Place-Keeping, by Janisse Ray
Want to dive deeper? Join Lockerly Director of Education, Kensey Amerson, for a discussion of Janisse’s most recent book, Journey in Place. Wednesday, October 29, at 5:30 pm, Kensey will lead a discussion on place attachment and building meaning in your life through connections in place.
An Evening with Janisse Ray
Become a Member
We believe a public garden should be free and open to the public. We exist based on our supporters’ donations and encourage you to become a Friend of Lockerly. Please help us be the best gift to this community and the horticulture world. Also get discounts on many of the events at Lockerly. It pays to be a member! You can get great discounts, like the above speaker series.