A book cover of Jenny Horsfield's Our Grassy Landscapes which includes a lake view, mountains and trees.
Date 10 Dec 24
Time 06:00pm – 06:30pm
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Join local author Jenny Horsfield for a book signing event marking the release of her latest book Our Grassy Landscapes: A celebration of the people who care for them.

Parking outside the National Library of Australia is free after 5:00pm.

Dr Charles Massy, author of Call of the Reed Warbler will be giving the introduction and Jenny will sign copies of her book.

About Grassy Landscapes

Jenny Horsfield tells an extraordinary story of ecological change, pioneering settlement, science, politics and volunteer action. These include the mountains and tablelands of the Monaro to our own beloved landscape and growing city. Grassy Landscapes is richly illustrated with stunning photographs and black and white drawings by local conservationist Michael Bedingfield.

About Jenny Horsfield

Jenny Horsfield is a Canberra historian and landcarer with a strong interest in the lives of post-Federation Australian women. This includes those seeking a new and more challenging role at a time of great social change. Her book Rainbow: the story of Rania MacPhillamy was chosen as Nonfiction Book of the Year at the ACT Writers and Publishers Awards in 2008.

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