https://washingtonwomenoutdoors.org/Virtual-Events Washington Women Outdoors upcoming events Washington Women Outdoors Wild Apricot - membership management software and more en Thu, 23 Jul 2026 23:07:05 GMT Thu, 23 Jul 2026 23:07:05 GMT Tue, 13 Oct 2026 23:30:00 GMT <p style="line-height: 25px;"><font color="#222222" face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 18px;"><strong>Join the WWO Virtual Book Club &amp; Social!&nbsp; Offered virtually so all can join, we gather quarterly to socialize and discuss a book around the theme of women in the outdoors.&nbsp;</strong></font></p> <p style="line-height: 25px;"><font color="#222222" face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 18px;"><strong><img src="https://washingtonwomenoutdoors.org/resources/Pictures/Virtual/Backyard%20Bird%20Chronicles.jpg" alt="" title="" border="0"><br></strong></font></p><span>This quarter’s book is<font face="Ubuntu, Arial, sans-serif, WaWebKitSavedSpanIndex_0">&nbsp;<a href="https://www.joangriffin.us/book" target="_blank">T</a>he <a href="https://amytan.net/backyard-bird-chronicles" target="_blank">Backyard Bird Chronicles</a> by Amy Tan</font></span><span>:</span><br> <p><font color="#1D2228"><font color="#1D2228" face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 18px;">“</font></font>A gorgeous, witty account of birding, nature, and the beauty around us that hides in plain sight.</p> <p>Tracking the natural beauty that surrounds us, The Backyard Bird Chronicles maps the passage of time through daily entries, thoughtful questions, and beautiful original sketches. With boundless charm and wit, author Amy Tan charts her foray into birding and the natural wonders of the world.</p> <p>In 2016, Amy Tan grew overwhelmed by the state of the Hatred and misinformation became a daily presence on social media, and the country felt more divisive than ever. In search of peace, Tan turned toward the natural world just beyond her window and, specifically, the birds visiting her yard. But what began as an attempt to find solace turned into something far greater—an opportunity to savor quiet moments during a volatile time, connect to nature in a meaningful way, and imagine the intricate lives of the birds she admired.<span style="">”</span></p> <p><font color="#222222" face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 18px;">Come join a community of women who share the outdoors in all ways possible!&nbsp; &nbsp;<strong>The Zoom logon information will be provided to you in an email the day before the meeting.&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></font></p> <p><font color="#222222" face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 18px;">Although this event is FREE for Members, please register!</font></p> https://washingtonwomenoutdoors.org/event-6764202 https://washingtonwomenoutdoors.org/event-6764202