Harvard Club of the Palm Beaches

will be discussing (via Zoom)

Braiding Sweetgrass
by Robin Wall Kimmerer
 

Monday, May 20, 2024

6:00 PM
(Zoom information will be sent in advance)

“Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants” is a meditation on the natural world from a botanist, professor and member of the Potawatomi Nation. What is our relationship with nature? Kimmerer reflects on our stewardship using cultural, scientific and philosophical approaches. This book has the distinction of having been on the New York Times, Washington Post and Los Angeles Times Best Seller lists.
“Robin Wall Kimmerer has written an extraordinary book, showing how the factual, objective approach of science can be enriched by the ancient knowledge of the indigenous people. It is the way she captures beauty that I love the most—the images of giant cedars and wild strawberries, a forest in the rain and a meadow of fragrant sweetgrass will stay with you long after you read the last page.”—Jane Goodall

In order to keep the discussion intimate, and to allow all members to share their thoughts, there will be a 20-person maximum. If you are unable to register via the Club's website, please email the Club Administrator at harvardclub.pb@gmail.com to be placed on the waitlist.

Please consider formulating a question or observation that you would like the group to discuss and bring it to the meeting!

Genre: Non-fiction (botany/ecology)

Available Formats:  hardcover, paperback, Kindle, and Audible

Length: 400 pages