Join us for a special Zoom presentation with Ron McAdow as he reads selected excerpts from Ralph Waldo Emerson’s groundbreaking first book, Nature. First published in 1836, Nature laid the foundation for the Transcendentalist movement and continues to shape how we think about our relationship with the natural world.
In this engaging virtual program, Ron will bring Emerson’s words to life and pair them with original photographs taken right here in Lincoln. By connecting Emerson’s timeless reflections with the landscapes we know and love, this presentation invites us to see our conserved lands with fresh perspective and renewed appreciation.
Whether you’re a longtime admirer of Emerson or simply enjoy spending time outdoors in Lincoln, this talk offers a meaningful opportunity to reflect on the enduring power of nature in our community.
Location: Zoom
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About Ron McAdow
Ron moved from his native state of Illinois to Massachusetts in 1971 and has spent his adulthood living in towns west of Boston, except for two years in Texas. Ron has made films and books for children and has worked to build care for the natural world, as a writer, photographer, and leader of a land trust. Ron authored The Concord, Sudbury, and Assabet Rivers: A Guide to Canoeing, Wildlife, and History, and The Charles River: Exploring Nature and History on Foot and by Canoe. Shortly before he was hired by Sudbury Valley Trustees, Ron set up a nature photography website, the precursor of SVT’s “Nature Sightings.” Ron served as Executive Director of SVT from 2003 – 2013.
Ron published his first novel, Ike, in 2015, and his second, The Grove of Hollow Trees, in 2020. His books for children include How Dragons Got Senses (2020) and, The Thunderstorm and other Songs (2021).
Ron is a graduate of the University of Chicago. He lives on Farrar Pond in Lincoln with his wife, Betsy Stokey. During their nature-centered travels Ron practices his hobby of photography.