Join us with author and journalist Randi Minetor who, with her photographer husband Nic, have visited 354 (out of 429) National Parks! All of their travels have inspired one of Randi's books, "The Complete Language Of Birds". Today, Randi will be discussion her book, birds and their evolution, and (hopefully) some of her travels!

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Born and raised in Rochester, NY, Randi Minetor discovered the backcountry wonders of America's national parks in 1992 with her husband, photographer/lighting designer Nic Minetor. That first trip changed her life, and by 2000, the Minetors had pledged to see all 391 (now 429) national parks in their lifetimes. They found a way to subsidize this passion in 2006, when they began writing and photographing books on the parks for The Globe Pequot Press (now Rowman & Littlefield). Today Randi has written more than 90 books, including seven books in the nonfiction "Death in the National Parks" series, ten hiking guides in New York State, several bird-finding guides, and even reference books on health topics. 

About the book:

Expand your bird knowledge with this gorgeous encyclopedia of over 400 bird species around the world, unique for its inclusion of both their physical and mythological characteristics. 

If you're a nature lover who thrives on bird videos and photography, go beyond the scope of standard field guides with this comprehensive reference. Each entry of The Complete Language of Birds provides not only the bird's name and physical qualities, but also its history, symbolic meanings, and hidden properties from mythology, legends, and folklore. 

 Presented in collaboration with the Ashland Public Library and other area libraries.