“Bucket list” is a phrase made famous by the hit film starring Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman. But what sights in Georgia would make your own must-see list?
The Georgia Writers Museum is set to explore that question during its July Meet the Author event, featuring 35 Natural Wonders of Georgia to See Before You Die, a visually stunning book by noted journalist Charles Seabrook and artist Ann Litrel.
The event will be held on Tuesday, July 7, at 7 p.m., with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $45 or $40 each when purchasing two or more, and include a gourmet meal prepared by Chef Brent.
Georgia, the largest state east of the Mississippi River, is home to an abundance of natural treasures that rival those found anywhere in the country. Among them are the Altamaha River, often described as Georgia’s untamed Amazon; Providence Canyon, known as the “Little Grand Canyon”; Brasstown Bald, the state’s highest peak and only cloud forest; and the vast, hauntingly beautiful Okefenokee Swamp.
35 Natural Wonders of Georgia to See Before You Die offers a fresh perspective on the state’s natural beauty in the tradition of celebrated naturalists such as James Audubon and William Bartram. Each of the book’s 35 featured destinations is introduced through paintings, field sketches, artist notes, and engaging science writing that highlight its unique characteristics.
The book showcases both the beauty and rich natural history of Georgia’s biological and geological treasures, inspiring travelers, nature enthusiasts,s and art lovers to explore them firsthand.
Seabrook retired from the Atlanta Journal-Constitution after a 34-year career as a science and environmental writer. He continues to write his popular weekly “Wild Georgia” column, which appears each Saturday in the newspaper’s Living section.
He is the author of three books: Red Clay, Pink Cadillacs, and White Gold: The Kaolin Chalk Wars; Cumberland Island: Strong Women, Wild Horses; and The World of the Salt Marsh: Appreciating and Protecting the Tidal Marshes of the Southeastern Atlantic Coast.
Litrel is a nationally published artist whose botanical and wildlife paintings have appeared on prints, books, stationery, and textiles. As a writer and illustrator, she has collaborated on three books and has written monthly columns on art, ecology, community, and history for a variety of publications.
Her passion for the arts and community led her to co-found the Woodstock Arts Center, an award-winning multidisciplinary arts center situated on a four-acre campus.
To register for the event or pre-order a copy of 35 Natural Wonders of Georgia to See Before You Die, visit the Georgia Writers Museum website.