Winter Residency At Catslair

Session - 2: January 23 - February 4

Catwalk Institute proudly welcomes Jean Zimmerman, a dedicated author focusing on women in her works. She explores the profound connection between women and forests in her upcoming book "Heartwood: The Intimate Connection Between Women and the Forest.".

Jean Zimmerman

In her upcoming narrative non-fiction book, "Heartwood: The Intimate Connection Between Women and the Forest," Jean Zimmerman explores the extensive cultural history of women and forests, delving into their profound love, nurturing roles, and passionate connection with trees across millennia. This untold story, encompassing captivating tales of women in various roles, from Indigenous figures to modern-day arborists, is a project Jean, an experienced author and Certified Arborist, is enthusiastically poised to undertake.

www.jeanzimmerman.com

Affiliation: Columbia University