The Spirit of the Rainforest with Dr Rosa Vásquez Espinoza

An Evening of Discovery, Connection, and Unforgettable Storytelling

Join pioneering biologist and storyteller Dr. Rosa Vasquez Espinoza for an immersive evening as she takes us deep into one of the most unexplored regions on Earth — the Amazon Rainforest with her debut book The Spirit of The Rainforest.

Raised on the banks of the Amazon, with the jungle as her back yard and her grandmother, a revered native healer, as her first guide, Rosa blends ancient wisdom with cutting-edge science. Her journey from the forest paths of her childhood to a PhD in the United States is anything but conventional — and her story is only just beginning.

In The Spirit of The Rainforest, you'll learn about Dr Rosa's journeys in the Amazon: her treacherous encounters with a boiling river, her conservation work with stingless bees, her experience of taking ayahuasca as a natural psychedelic - and all the amazing biodiversity of the rainforest.

But this isn’t just a story of adventure — it’s a call to listen. At the heart of Rosa’s work is a deep reverence for the Amazon’s Indigenous communities. She weaves their ancestral knowledge with rigorous research to show how the wisdom of the rainforest can help us reconnect — not just with nature, but with ourselves.

Whether you're an adventurer at heart, a lover of nature, or someone seeking a new way to see the world, this event will change the way you think about science, tradition, and the living Earth.

Step into the jungle. Prepare to see the world differently.

This beautiful book encourages a dialogue with nature that is all too often forgotten - Levison Wood, author and explorer

Fierce, vibrant; full of warmth and fascination, The Spirit of the Rainforest is a beacon of hope . . . Every page feels alive with passion - Sophie Pavelle, author of 'Forget Me Not'

This event starts proptly at 7pm

Tickets £8.00

Ticket plus book £22.00

Includes glass of wine/soft drink

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