We are thrilled to welcome Sara Dykman to our campuses this fall! Join us for an inspiring evening as Sara shares her remarkable story of perseverance, adventure, and environmental passion. During her presentations, you'll: Hear firsthand accounts of cycling alongside millions of monarchs Learn fascinating facts about butterfly migration and conservation Discover how small actions can create meaningful environmental impact Engage in Q&A sessions with the author Connect with fellow community members passionate about nature and literature Sara Dykman is the founder of beyondabook.org, which fosters lifelong learners, boundary pushers, explorers, and stewards. She works in amphibian research and as an outdoor educator, guiding young people into nature so they can delight in its complicated brilliance. She hopes her own adventures—walking from Mexico to Canada, canoeing the Missouri River from source to sea, and cycling over 80,000 miles across North and South America (including the monarch migration trip)—will empower young and old to dream big. Register for the Author Talk Event About the Book "Bicycling with Butterflies" invites readers on an extraordinary journey through the monarch butterfly migration. Sara Dykman's remarkable 10,201-mile cycling adventure follows these delicate creatures from Mexico to Canada and back again, weaving together memoir, travel narrative, and vital conservation science. Through her personal experiences, humor, and encounters with fascinating individuals along the way, Dykman highlights both the breathtaking beauty of nature and the urgent need to protect monarch populations for future generations. How to Participate in the Common Reader Program Get Your Free Copy Faculty & Staff: Books will be available at CMC Days on May 9, 2025 Students & Community Members: Pick up your free copy at any CMC campus front desk or library starting in July 2025 While supplies last Learn more about the CMC Common Reader Program