A lecture, book signing and luncheon with Kathryn Aalto, author of the 2016 New York Times Bestseller “The Natural  World of Winnie-the-Pooh: A Walk through the forest that inspired the Hundred Acre Wood”.  The magical setting for the stories is a real place: the Hundred Acre Wood was inspired by Ashdown Forest, a wildlife haven that spans more than 6,800 acres in southeast England.  Travel to this magical place as the author guides you to the plants, animals and enchanting landscapes where Pooh, Christopher Robin, and their friends live and play.  Kathryn Aalto has master’s degrees in garden history and creative nonfiction.