The Highlands Center Book Club is for adults eager to learn more about the natural history of the Southwest and connect with others who have a similar interest. The inaugural books are “Eager: The Surprising, Secret Life of Beavers and Why They Matter” by Ben Goldfard and “The Hike” by Alison Farrell. Peregrine Book Company is offering these books for purchase with a 10% discount for Highlands Center Book Club participants. Join the book club meetings on Friday, Feb. 5 and Friday, March 5 for discussions of the book in the Highlands Center Discovery Gardens. If you bring the whole family, the younger children will participate in story time and an activity related to The Hike. Meetings are free but pre-registration is required.