Together, let's explore the beauty of the written word in our natural world.

This month’s book is The Year Without Summer: 1816 and the Volcano that Darkened the World and Changed History by William Klingaman and Nicholas Klingaman. The hike is the Nehantic State Forest (Entrance to forest parking area is just past 147 Grassy Hill Road, East Lyme).

Bring water and insect repellent. Please leave your pets at home. All hiking abilities welcome.

The rain date is May 24.