Join us at the wonderful Stonecrest Library at 6PM to hear Brad Ryan talk about his book, GRANDMA JOY AND ME: A Journey of Healing, One National Park at a Time. Brad will be joined by Grandma Joy who will sign, but not speak. The event is free to attend, but RSVP is requested. This is our first collaboration with Eagle Eye Books, which will be on site, selling books. Click here or the link below to register.

Brad Ryan is a veterinarian, wildlife conservationist, social media influencer, and writer from southeastern Ohio. He earned his BA from Miami University in Ohio, an MSc in mammalian biology from the University of Pretoria in South Africa, and a DVM/MPH combined degree from The Ohio State University, specializing in wildlife medicine and veterinary public health. For Brad, storytelling is a vehicle for healing—rooted in empathy, inspired by nature, and driven by a desire to help others feel seen and connected. As a keynote speaker, he champions LGBTQ+ inclusion in the outdoors, eliminating stigma around mental health, and the protection of wildlife and public lands. Follow him on Instagram @GrandmaJoysRoadTrip and @DoctorBradRyan.