Spruce Up Austin, Inc. is partnering with author Ann Linnea to promote her new book “Keepers of the Trees — A Guide To Re-Greening North America.”

Linear will visit Austin Monday, June 21, for a book signing at Austin Public Library.

The public is invited to a reception for the author, beginning 4:30 p.m. June 21, followed by a presentation by Linear at 5:30 p.m. and a book signing at 7:30 p.m.

All the events take place at the Austin Public Library, where refreshments will be served.

Born “Ann Linear Brown” she is the oldest of four daughters of Frank and Astrid Brown. She attended K-12 classes locally and graduated valedictorian from Austin High School. She migrated west and now lives on Whidbey Island near Seattle.

Wild places she knows well.

“I feel lucky to have grown up in Austin in the 50’s,” said Linear “winter or summer I spent as much time outdoors as possible exploring local woodlots, hills, and prairies. It was here in the great heartland of our country that my love for the natural world began.”

Linear is a writer and educator. Whether she’s guiding people on a wilderness quest or presenting a workshop to business leaders, she strives to embody the stewardship of wild things, which has characterized her life and work.