For more than two decades, Sy Montgomery has kept a flock of chickens in her Hancock backyard. Each chicken has its own individual personality (outgoing or shy, loud or quiet, reckless or cautious) and connects with Sy in her own way. Come hear Sy talk about her newest book, What the Chicken Knows, which reveals all the things that make chickens such remarkable creatures. The New York Times says that Sy is “one of our finest chroniclers of the natural world.” With its winning blend of personal narrative and science, this short, delightful book exemplifies the kind of writing that has made Sy such a beloved and popular author.

5 to 6 p.m. at the Harris Center. Space is limited, and registration is required. For more information, including questions about accessibility, contact Susie Spikol.

Sy Montgomery is a naturalist, adventurer, and author of more than 30 acclaimed books of nonfiction for adults and children, including The Hummingbirds’ Gift, The Hawk’s Way, the National Book Award finalist The Soul of an Octopus, and most recently, Of Time and Turtles, which was a New York Times bestseller. The recipient of numerous honors, including lifetime achievement awards from the Humane Society and the New England Booksellers Association, she lives in New Hampshire with her husband, writer Howard Mansfield, and a border collie.

Co-sponsored by the Harris Center for Conservation Education, the Toadstool Bookshop, and the Hancock Town Library.