The book 'European Deserts: Sandy Wilderness on a Green Continent’ by Chris Stone is released on 24 February 2026 (Pelagic Publishing)
14 April 2025 – an introductory talk to the Colchester Natural History Society, at the ‘Members Annual Presentation Evening’ – Cardinal Bourne Institute (Hall), Priory Street, Colchester UK
10 February 2026 – talk at the Ancient House Museum, 21-23 White Hart Street, Thetford, Norfolk UK
11 February 2026 – public talk at Colchester Café Scientifique at The Minories, 74 High Street, Colchester UK
28 February 2026 – 1900-2030 - BOOK LAUNCH at St Mary's church annex, High Street, Wivenhoe, Essex UK – hosted by The Wivenhoe Bookshop & in conversation with Dr Chris Gibson (tickets from The Wivenhoe Bookshop)
8 March 2026 – 1900 - public talk at the Queen Street Brewhouse, 7 Queen Street, Colchester UK
9 March 2026 – 1930–2130 - ‘Wildlife of the European Deserts’ talk – to the Colchester Natural History Society, St James The Less & St Helens Church, 51 Priory Street, Colchester UK
27 June 2026 – 1100-1300 - public talk at Museum of Chelmsford, Oaklands Park, Chelmsford UK
10 November 2026 – 1930-2130 - Norwich and Norfolk Naturalists Society, St Andrews Church Hall, Eaton Norwich UK