Dr. Paddy Woodworth will talk about his latest book, Our Once & Future Planet: Restoring the World in the Climate Change Century, focusing on environmental success stories at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6,  at Elgin Community College in the Seigle Auditorium.

Woodworth spent 10 years researching and writing about ecological restoration projects around the world. His book offers insight as to how restoration can be a key conservation strategy in the face of climate change.

The program is free, but since seating is limited, registration is suggested at paddywoodworth.eventbrite.com. Book sales start at 6:15 p.m., the program is at 7 p.m., and a book signing and refreshments follow at about 8:30 p.m.

Elgin Community College is at 1700 Spartan Dr., Elgin, 60120. The Seigle Auditorium is located in Building E at the south end of the campus off Spartan Drive.

For more information, call (847) 794-8962.

The event is co-sponsored by The Conservation Foundation and Northern Kane County Wild Ones.