Braiding Sweetgrass

Robin Wall Kimmerer is a botanist and writer who specializes in the intersection of indigenous knowledge and Western science. She is the author of several books, including the best-selling Braiding Sweetgrass, which draws on her knowledge of both plant science and traditional plant use by Native Americans. Kimmerer is a professor at the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry, and her work has been featured in many publications, including The New York Times, Orion Magazine, and The Sun. She is an enrolled member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation.

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Braiding Sweetgrass is a book by Robin Wall Kimmerer that explores the relationship between humans and the natural world. The book is part history, part science, and part personal narrative, and it offers a unique perspective on the importance of respecting and protecting our environment. Kimmerer is a member of the Potawatomi Nation, and her writing is infused with Native American values and traditions. Braiding Sweetgrass is an important book for anyone who wants to better understand the natural world and our place in it.

If you’re interested in learning more about Indigenous knowledge and ways of being, I highly recommend reading Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer. It’s a beautiful and poetic book that really brings to life the concepts she discusses. You can scroll down to the player section below to listen to an interview with the author.