Robin Wall Kimmerer

This month on Laura Flanders and Friends, we’re revisiting conversations around the earth, the natural world and climate justice in action. This week, a call to ecological action that’s about more than planting with 'plant whisperer', ecologist, Robin Wall Kimmerer. Make a tax deductible donation and become a member at LauraFlanders.org/donate. This show is made possible by you! Description: When was the last time you listened to the plants? Plant ecologist Robin Wall Kimmerer, a self-proclaimed “student of the plants,” has dedicated her life to helping people of all ages understand the symbiotic relationship between humans and nature. Her latest initiative “Plant Baby Plant” does exactly that, by mobilizing communities to restore plants while building collective power for the Earth. Kimmerer is a distinguished professor, MacArthur Fellow, mother and an enrolled member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation. Her 2013 book “Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants” emerged as a surprise bestseller with almost three million copies sold across 20 languages. In this enlightening episode, Robin Wall Kimmerer and Laura Flanders explore how nature can inform our language, our economy, our movements and more. As you’ll hear, our survival depends on it. Plus, a commentary from Laura on what it took to separate people from nature. Hint: it wasn’t peaceful. “I think it is so important that we embrace ecological grief rather than look away . . . When we recognize that pain we feel for our relationships with the natural world is also the measure of our love for the living world. It's that love which is mirrored in the grief that makes you get back up and say, ‘Not on my watch.’” - Robin Wall Kimmerer Guest: Robin Wall Kimmerer , Plant Ecologist, Writer, Professor; Founder, Plant Baby Plant; Author, Braiding Sweetgrass *Recommended book: Bookshop: “The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World” by Robin Wall Kimmerer: Get the book* And to accompany the book: (*Bookshop is an online bookstore with a mission to financially support local, independent bookstores. The LF Show is an affiliate of bookshop.org and will receive a small commission if you click through and make a purchase.) Watch the episode released on YouTube; PBS World Channel nationally airing Sundays at 11:30am ET and on over 300 public stations across the country (check your listings, or search here via zipcode). Listen: Episode airing on community radio ( check here to see if your station airs the show) & available as a podcast. Full Episode Notes are located HERE. Related Podcast: Full uncut conversation is available in the podcast feed. Music Credit: “Ode to Nature” by Hover Fly from the Climate Soundtrack Compilati

This month on Laura Flanders and Friends, we’re revisiting conversations around the earth, the natural world and climate justice in action. This week, A call to ecological action that’s about more than planting with Braiding Sweetgrass' Robin Wall Kimmerer. Make a tax deductible YEAR END DONATION and become a member go to LauraFlanders.org/donate. This show is made possible by you! Description [Full Uncut Conversation] : When was the last time you listened to the plants? Plant ecologist Robin Wall Kimmerer, a self-proclaimed “student of the plants,” has dedicated her life to helping people of all ages understand the symbiotic relationship between humans and nature. Her latest initiative “Plant Baby Plant” does exactly that, by mobilizing communities to restore plants while building collective power for the Earth. Kimmerer is a distinguished professor, MacArthur Fellow, mother and an enrolled member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation. Her 2013 book “Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants” emerged as a surprise bestseller with almost three million copies sold across 20 languages. In this enlightening episode, Robin Wall Kimmerer and Laura Flanders explore how nature can inform our language, our economy, our movements and more. As you’ll hear, our survival depends on it. Plus, a commentary from Laura on what it took to separate people from nature. Hint: it wasn’t peaceful. [original release date January 7th, 2026] “I think it is so important that we embrace ecological grief rather than look away . . . When we recognize that pain we feel for our relationships with the natural world is also the measure of our love for the living world. It's that love which is mirrored in the grief that makes you get back up and say, ‘Not on my watch.’” - Robin Wall Kimmerer Guest: Robin Wall Kimmerer , Plant Ecologist, Writer, Professor; Founder, Plant Baby Plant; Author, Braiding Sweetgrass *Recommended book: Bookshop: “The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World” by Robin Wall Kimmerer: Get the book* (*Bookshop is an online bookstore with a mission to financially support local, independent bookstores. The LF Show is an affiliate of bookshop.org and will receive a small commission if you click through and make a purchase.) Watch the episode released on YouTube; PBS World Channel Sundays 11:30am ET and on over 300 public stations across the country (check your listings, or search here via zipcode). Listen: Episode airing on community radio ( check here to see if your station airs the show) & available as a podcast.. Full Episode Notes are located HERE. Full Conversation Release: While our weekly shows are edited to time for broadcast on Public TV and community radio, we offer to our members and podcast subscribers the full uncut conversation. Music Credit: 'Thrum of Soil' by Bluedot Sessions, 'Steppin' by Podington Bear, and original sound design by Je

In this enlightening conversation, host Shayla Oulette Stonechild and renowned author Robin Wall Kimmerer explore the profound connections between Indigenous wisdom, language, and the natural world. You Robin shares her journey understanding the strength of the earth through plants and the importance of intergenerational knowledge. They discuss the responsibility we have towards the land, the healing power of nature, and the significance of curiosity in fostering relationships with the environment. The conversation also touches on the challenges of urban living, the importance of rituals for resilience, and the concept of two-eyed seeing, which integrates Indigenous and Western knowledge systems. Robin emphasizes the need for a grassroots movement to support the environment and advocates for the idea of 'land back' as a means of healing and restoration. More About Robin and Her Work: Robin Wall Kimmerer is a mother, scientist, decorated professor, and enrolled member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation. She is the author of Bud Finds Her Gift, The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World, Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants, which has earned Kimmerer wide acclaim. Her first book, Gathering Moss: A Natural and Cultural History of Mosses, was awarded the John Burroughs Medal for outstanding nature writing, and her other work has appeared in Orion, Whole Terrain, and numerous scientific journals. In 2022, Braiding Sweetgrass was adapted for young adults by Monique Gray Smith. This new edition reinforces how wider ecological understanding stems from listening to the earth’s oldest teachers: the plants around us. Her website: robinwallkimmerer.com Her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robinwallkimmerer/ Her movement Plant, Baby, Plant: plantbabyplant.com Photo credit: John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Chapters: (00:00) Introduction to Indigenous Wisdom and Healing (03:22) The Power of Language and Medicine (05:14) Childhood Connections to Nature (08:01) Responsibility Towards the Land (11:33) Intergenerational Knowledge and Healing (14:24) Embodied Healing Through Nature (17:53) Curiosity and Connection with the Natural World (20:30) Finding Grounding in Urban Spaces (24:42) Rituals for Resilience and Service (27:07) Two-Eyed Seeing and Indigenous Knowledge (29:24) Indigenous Futurism and Land Back Thanks for checking out this episode of the Matriarch Movement podcast! If you enjoyed the conversation, please leave a comment and thumbs-up on YouTube, or leave a five star review on your favourite podcast app! Find Shayla Oulette Stonechild on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/shayla0h/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find more about Matriarch Movement at ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://matriarchmovement.ca/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This podcast is produced by Women in Media Network ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.womeninmedia.network/show/matriarch-movement/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Embracing Abundance: Insights from "The Serviceberry" by Robin Wall Kimmerer In this engaging bonus episode of our book club, we delve into Robin Wall Kimmerer's profound work, "The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World." As we explore the intricate connections between nature, community, and economy, Kimmerer's insights challenge us to rethink our relationship with the environment and each other. 1. **The Essence of The Serviceberry** Janelle Morris introduces the podcast episode by highlighting the significance of Kimmerer's work, tying it to past discussions and upcoming highlights, including a future conversation with Robert McFarlane. The Service Berry is described as a small yet impactful book, originally adapted from an essay. Kimmerer uses the serviceberry plant as a lens to explore themes of gift economies versus capitalist frameworks. 2. **Who is Robin Wall Kimmerer?** Emily Bunnell provides insight into Kimmerer's background. Born in 1953, she is a distinguished botanist and writer, blending Indigenous wisdom with Western scientific perspectives. Her previous works, such as "Braiding Sweetgrass," have gained significant acclaim, and she continues to inspire readers with her unique approach to nature and community. 3. **A Critique of Capitalism** Ann Marie shares her thoughts on the book's exploration of capitalism. Kimmerer critiques the traditional understanding of economics, advocating for a gift economy where abundance is shared rather than hoarded. This perspective encourages readers to reflect on how community and generosity can replace the scarcity mindset that often dominates modern society. 4. **Experiences with Wild Berries** The discussion turns personal as the group reminisces about foraging experiences. Ann Marie recalls her childhood in the Pacific Northwest, where she harvested blackberries, illustrating the joy and community spirit of wild berry picking. Janelle and Emily share similar stories, emphasizing the delightful experiences associated with nature's bounty, reinforcing Kimmerer's themes of reciprocity and gratitude. 5. **The Taste of the Service Berry** Janelle quotes Kimmerer's vivid description of the service berry, comparing its flavor to a cross between blueberries and apples. This rich imagery not only highlights the unique qualities of the berry but also serves as a metaphor for the gifts nature provides us, urging readers to appreciate the natural world and its offerings. 6. **Gratitude and Reciprocity** The conversation culminates in the concept of gratitude. Kimmerer argues that the only expectation from nature is our appreciation. This idea resonates deeply, prompting a collective reflection on how we interact with the environment, moving from a mindset of taking to one of gratitude and respect. Conclusion: In conclusion, Robin Wall Kimmerer's "The Serviceberry" offers a refreshing perspective on our relationship with nature and each other. By advocating for a shift from capitalist values to a gift economy, Kimmerer reminds us of the importance of gratitude and community. Key takeaways from the episode include the beauty of foraging, the significance of reciprocity, and the challenge to rethink how we engage with the world around us. It's a short and easy read that is well worth your time! Tags: #RobinWallKimmerer #TheServiceBerry #GiftEconomy #Foraging #Nature #Community #Reciprocity #Sustainability #EnvironmentalLiterature #BookClub

Synopsis: In conversation with Laura Flanders, ecologist and activist Professor Robin Wall Kimmerer discusses how embracing ecological grief can be a powerful catalyst for change in restoring balance between humans and the Earth they inhabit. Make a tax deductible YEAR END DONATION and become a member go to LauraFlanders.org/donate. This show is made possible by you! Description: When was the last time you listened to the plants? Plant ecologist Robin Wall Kimmerer, a self-proclaimed “student of the plants,” has dedicated her life to helping people of all ages understand the symbiotic relationship between humans and nature. Her latest initiative “Plant Baby Plant” does exactly that, by mobilizing communities to restore plants while building collective power for the Earth. Kimmerer is a distinguished professor, MacArthur Fellow, mother and an enrolled member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation. Her 2013 book “Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants” emerged as a surprise bestseller with almost three million copies sold across 20 languages. In this enlightening episode, Robin Wall Kimmerer and Laura Flanders explore how nature can inform our language, our economy, our movements and more. As you’ll hear, our survival depends on it. Plus, a commentary from Laura on what it took to separate people from nature. Hint: it wasn’t peaceful. “I think it is so important that we embrace ecological grief rather than look away . . . When we recognize that pain we feel for our relationships with the natural world is also the measure of our love for the living world. It's that love which is mirrored in the grief that makes you get back up and say, ‘Not on my watch.’” - Robin Wall Kimmerer “. . . We have to kind of decolonize our minds from this industrial revolution concept that the Earth belongs to us as a source of nothing more than belongings, natural resources that are our property . . . There is this notion in many Indigenous worldviews that human beings play a critical role in maintaining balance, that the way we take from the living world can actually be regenerative.” - Robin Wall Kimmerer Guest: Robin Wall Kimmerer: Plant Ecologist, Writer, Professor; Founder, Plant Baby Plant; Author, Braiding Sweetgrass *Recommended book: Bookshop: “The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World” by Robin Wall Kimmerer: Get the book* And to accompany the book: (*Bookshop is an online bookstore with a mission to financially support local, independent bookstores. The LF Show is an affiliate of bookshop.org and will receive a small commission if you click through and make a purchase.) Watch the episode released on YouTube; PBS World Channel Sundays at 11:30am and on over 300 public stations across the country (check your listings, or search here via zipcode). Listen: Episode airing on community radio ( check here to see if your station airs the show) & available as a podcast January 7th, 2026. Full Episode Notes are located HERE. Related Podcast: Full uncut conversation is availabl

Synopsis: Plant ecologist Robin Wall Kimmerer, a self-proclaimed “student of the plants,” has dedicated her life to helping people of all ages understand the symbiotic relationship between humans and nature. Her latest initiative “Plant Baby Plant” does exactly that, by mobilizing communities to restore plants while building collective power for the Earth. Make a tax deductible YEAR END DONATION and become a member go to LauraFlanders.org/donate. This show is made possible by you! Description: When was the last time you listened to the plants? Plant ecologist Robin Wall Kimmerer, a self-proclaimed “student of the plants,” has dedicated her life to helping people of all ages understand the symbiotic relationship between humans and nature. Her latest initiative “Plant Baby Plant” does exactly that, by mobilizing communities to restore plants while building collective power for the Earth. Kimmerer is a distinguished professor, MacArthur Fellow, mother and an enrolled member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation. Her 2013 book “Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants” emerged as a surprise bestseller with almost three million copies sold across 20 languages. In this enlightening episode, Robin Wall Kimmerer and Laura Flanders explore how nature can inform our language, our economy, our movements and more. As you’ll hear, our survival depends on it. Plus, a commentary from Laura on what it took to separate people from nature. Hint: it wasn’t peaceful. “. . . We have to kind of decolonize our minds from this industrial revolution concept that the Earth belongs to us as a source of nothing more than belongings, natural resources that are our property . . . There is this notion in many Indigenous worldviews that human beings play a critical role in maintaining balance, that the way we take from the living world can actually be regenerative.” - Robin Wall Kimmerer Guest: Robin Wall Kimmerer, Plant Ecologist, Writer, Professor; Founder, Plant Baby Plant; Author, Braiding Sweetgrass *Recommended book: Bookshop: “The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World” by Robin Wall Kimmerer: Get the book* And to accompany the book: (*Bookshop is an online bookstore with a mission to financially support local, independent bookstores. The LF Show is an affiliate of bookshop.org and will receive a small commission if you click through and make a purchase.) Watch the episode released on YouTube; PBS World Channel December 4th, 2026 and on over 300 public stations across the country (check your listings, or search here via zipcode). Listen: Episode airing on community radio ( check here to see if your station airs the show) & available as a podcast December 7th, 2026. Full Episode Notes are located HERE. Full Conversation Release: While our weekly shows are edited to time for broadcast on Public TV and community radio, we offer to our members and podcast subscribers the full uncut conversation. Music Credit: 'Thrum of Soil' by Bluedot Sessions, 'Steppin' by Podington Bear, and original sound design by Jeannie Hopper Support Laura Flanders and Friends by becoming a member at </i

Gathering Moss: A Natural and Cultural History of Mosses (Robin Wall Kimmerer) - Amazon Sweden Store: https://www.amazon.se/dp/0141997621?tag=9natreesweden-21 - Amazon Worldwide Store: https://global.buys.trade/Gathering-Moss%3A-A-Natural-and-Cultural-History-of-Mosses-Robin-Wall-Kimmerer.html - Apple Books: https://books.apple.com/us/audiobook/the-omnivores-dilemma-a-natural-history-of/id1447299112?itsct=books_box_link&itscg=30200&ls=1&at=1001l3bAw&ct=9natree - eBay: https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=Gathering+Moss+A+Natural+and+Cultural+History+of+Mosses+Robin+Wall+Kimmerer+&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5339060787&customid=9natree&toolid=10001&mkevt=1 - Läs mer: https://swedish.top/read/0141997621/ #mossor #ekologi #naturhistoria #biologiskmångfald #fältbiologi #våtmarker #natursyn #GatheringMoss Det här är de viktigaste lärdomarna från den här boken. För det första, Mossornas grundläggande biologi och vad som gör dem unika, En av bokens bärande idéer är att mossor inte är små versioner av andra växter, utan en egen värld med särskilda regler. Kimmerer beskriver hur mossor fungerar utan rötter i vanlig mening och hur de i stället förlitar sig på ytor, kapillärkrafter och direkt upptag av vatten och näring. Hon förklarar också hur deras livscykel med tydlig roll för gametofytstadiet skiljer sig från många kärlväxter, och hur detta påverkar deras fortplantning och spridning. Genom att lyfta fram strukturer som blad, stjälkar och små sporkapslar gör hon det möjligt för läsaren att förstå vad man faktiskt ser med lupp eller blotta ögat. Denna biologiska grund blir viktig eftersom den visar varför mossor kan kolonisera berg, trädstammar och tundra, och varför de kan vara känsliga för vissa förändringar men samtidigt förvånansvärt uthålliga. Förklaringen knyts ofta till praktisk naturkunskap, som hur man kan känna igen olika typer av mossor och läsa av deras miljökrav. För det andra, Mikrolandskap och ekologiska roller i skog och våtmark, Boken betonar att mossor bygger livsmiljöer snarare än bara fyller en yta. Kimmerer visar hur mattor, kuddar och hängande draperier skapar fuktiga mikromiljöer som gynnar smådjur, svampar och groddjur. Mossor påverkar vattenhushållningen genom att lagra och släppa vatten långsamt, vilket kan stabilisera fukt i skogsgolv och på klippor. Hon tar också upp hur vissa mossor bidrar till jordbildning genom att fånga partiklar och skapa ett första lager där andra organismer kan etablera sig. I våtmarker, särskilt i torvbildande system, synliggörs sambandet mellan mossor, kolinlagring och långsiktig förändring av landskapet. Perspektivet är att även små arter kan vara ekosystemingenjörer, där deras ackumulerade arbete över tid får stor effekt. Genom att beskriva vardagliga platser som stenblock, fallna träd och skogsbäckar som fulla av nischer, tränar boken läsarens blick för ekologiska samband och för hur artmångfald kan finnas i det som först ser enhetligt ut. För det tredje, Anpassning, uthållighet och livsstrategier i det lilla, Kimmerer använder mossornas livsstrategier för att illustrera hur evolution och ekologi kan förstås genom tålighet snarare än dominans. Mossor kan klara perioder av torka genom att gå in i ett viloläge och snabbt återuppta aktivitet när fukt återkommer. De kan också överleva kyla och exponering, och deras långsamma tillväxt blir en styrka i stabila men resursfattiga miljöer. Boken diskuterar hur konkurrens ser annorlunda ut på mossornas skala, där utrymme, ljus och mikrofukt är avgörande, och där samspel med andra arter ofta handlar om att dela en yta snarare än att tränga bort. Genom exempel från fältarbete och naturstudier framstår anpassning som en serie små lösningar på lokala problem. Detta ger läsaren en bredare förståelse för resiliens, både i naturen och som tankemodell. Mossornas förmåga att hålla samman, sprida sig i små frag

Welcome to the Daily Quote – a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I'm Andrew McGivern for December 17th.Today is National Maple Syrup Day – celebrating nature's sweetest gift and the patience required to create it.Real maple syrup is liquid gold, distilled from the sap of sugar maple trees. The process is ancient, dating back thousands of years to indigenous peoples who discovered how to collect and boil down sap into syrup long before European settlers arrived.Making maple syrup requires patience and timing. Trees must be at least 30-40 years old before they can be tapped. Sap flows only during a narrow window in late winter and early spring when nights freeze but days warm above 40 degrees. And here's the remarkable part: it takes 40 gallons of sap to make just one gallon of syrup. Forty to one.That ratio alone teaches us something about transformation. Something watery and unremarkable becomes concentrated sweetness through time, heat, and human effort.Botanist and author Robin Wall Kimmerer , in her book Braiding Sweetgrass , wrote beautifully about this relationship: "The responsibility does not lie with the maples alone. The other half belongs to us: we participate in its transformation. It is our work, and our gratitude, that distills the sweetness." Kimmerer's insight is profound. The maple tree provides the sap, but that's not maple syrup. The tree gives us raw material, potential sweetness. We have to do our part.We tap the trees. We collect the sap. We tend the fire. We watch the boil. We know when to stop. The transformation from watery sap to amber syrup doesn't happen without human participation, patience, and care.But notice the second part of Kimmerer's quote – gratitude. She's saying that gratitude is essential to the process. We're not just extracting a resource. We're entering into relationship. The maple gives. We receive with thanks. We work to transform the gift. That cycle of giving, receiving, and transforming with gratitude – that's what distills the sweetness.This applies far beyond maple syrup. Every good thing in our lives is part maple, part us. Talent is raw sap until we develop it through practice. Relationships are potential until we invest time and care. Opportunities are just sap until we do something with them.The sweetness comes from participation, work, and gratitude.Today, think about what raw sap you've been given. What potential sits in your life, waiting for your participation to transform it?Maybe it's a talent you haven't developed. A relationship you haven't nurtured. An opportunity you haven't fully seized. An idea you haven't acted on.The tree has given you the sap. Now do your part. Tend the fire. Watch the transformation. Participate with gratitude.Because Kimmerer is right. The sweetness doesn't distill itself. It needs your work. Your attention. Your gratitude.The maples have done their part. The rest is up to you.That's going to do it for today. I'm Andrew McGivern signing off for now but I'll be back tomorrow. Same Pod time, same Pod Station - with another Daily Quote.

1. Audiobook Experience:Gathering Moss byRobin Wall Kimmerer Listening to the audiobook version of "Gathering Moss" by Robin Wall Kimmerer transforms the rich, sensory language of the text into an immersive auditory journey. The gentle cadence and thoughtful pacing of the narration allow the listener to savor the intricate details of mosses and their ecosystems, as well as Kimmerer’s profound reflections on nature and Indigenous wisdom. The soothing sounds of nature woven throughout the experience further enhance the connection to the environment, enabling a deeper contemplation of the themes and inviting readers to pause and reflect on their own relationship with the natural world. This auditory format creates an intimate atmosphere, making Kimmerer’s insights resonate long after the last word is spoken. 2.Reader Insights:Gathering Moss byRobin Wall Kimmerer MP3 Readers have expressed overwhelming appreciation for the MP3 version of Gathering Moss by Robin Wall Kimmerer, highlighting how the audio format enhances their understanding of the book's complex concepts. The immersive experience of listening to Kimmerer's soothing voice allows them to engage with her poetic prose and intricate ideas in a way that feels intimate and reflective. Many listeners find that the cadence and rhythm of her narration bring the rich themes of ecology, indigenous wisdom, and personal storytelling to life, making them more accessible and relatable. Moreover, the audio format allows for momentary pauses, enabling listeners to contemplate and absorb Kimmerer's insightful reflections on moss and its significance in the ecosystem. This dimension of the MP3 version fosters a deeper connection to the material, as readers can easily revisit passages and engage with the content in a flexible manner, whether during commutes, walks, or quiet moments at home. Overall, feedback indicates that the MP3 version not only enhances comprehension but also transforms the reading experience into a contemplative journey, allowing listeners to truly resonate with the profound messages in Gathering Moss. 3.Exploring Audio Access for Gathering Moss byRobin Wall Kimmerer The audio version of "Gathering Moss" by Robin Wall Kimmerer offers a unique listening experience that enhances the story's immersive qualities through its thoughtful pacing and rich auditory textures. The narration carries listeners through Kimmerer's intertwined narratives of science, nature, and Indigenous wisdom, allowing them to absorb the lyrical beauty of her prose while creating an intimate connection to the natural world. The subtle soundscape, interspersed with moments of reflection, invites audiences to engage deeply with the themes of ecology and kinship, transforming the act of listening into a meditative journey through moss-drenched landscapes that resonates long after the final words.

She’s a botanist, a member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, and the author of the bestselling Braiding Sweetgrass . In her new book she criticizes the market economy — but she and Steve find a surprising amount of common ground. SOURCES: Robin Wall Kimmerer , botanist and founder and director of the Center for Native Peoples and the Environment. RESOURCES: The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World , by Robin Wall Kimmerer (2024). Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants , by Robin Wall Kimmerer (2015). Gathering Moss: A Natural and Cultural History of Mosses , by Robin Wall Kimmerer (2003). " The Deadweight Loss of Christmas ," by Joel Waldfogel (The American Economic Review, 1993). " Reproductive Ecology of Tetraphis pellucida. I. Population Density and Reproductive Mode ," by Robin Wall Kimmerer (The Bryologist, 1991). EXTRAS: " The Deadliest Disease in Human History ," by People I (Mostly) Admire (2025). " How Smart Is a Forest? " by People I (Mostly) Admire (2023). " Jane Goodall Changed the Way We See Animals. She’s Not Done. " by People I (Mostly) Admire (2022). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This gentle book explores the deep knowledge coming out of the Indigenous way of living on the land. Using stories coming from her Potawatomi ancestors, Dr. Kimmerer shares traditional ways of gardening and harvesting, as well as some of the origin stories of her people. She then weaves these together with knowledge from botany and Western Science, showing us that both traditions have legitimacy. She underlines practices of gratitude in how we live on the land, and reminds us that we live in reciprocal relationships with our world. I especially love the chapter on language and how it holds the world view of the speaker. Dr. Kimmerer lives in Syracuse, New York, where she is a SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor of Environmental Biology, and the founder and director of the Center for Native Peoples and the Environment. I hope you enjoy this episode. Please, share it around, and if you’re of a mind, subscribe wherever you get your podcasts; and give us a review. If you have comments or questions, please send them to meanderingswithtrudy@gmail.com . Episode links: Chapman Coaching Inc. and the blog post I mentioned about how to find balance Here’s Dr. Kimmerer talking about the spring, and in it she speaks in her Anishinaabe language “ Braiding Sweetgrass ” by Robin Wall Kimmerer Royalty free music is called Sunday Stroll – by Huma-Huma As always, this podcast is sponsored by the guests who give of their time, and by my company, Chapman Coaching Inc. Royalty free music is gratefully received and is called Sunday Stroll – by Huma-Huma Live life joyfully, and always let kindness guide you.

Robin Wall Kimmerer embodies an abundance mindset. The naturalist and author sees the world through the lens of her Anishinaabe ancestors, where interdependence is reality, and humans are neither above nor below the natural world. We are just one part, kin to every animal and plant and stream. Her beloved book, “ Braiding Sweetgrass ,” laid out this philosophy. Published in 2013, it enjoyed a gentle rise to public consciousness, not jumping onto the bestseller list until six years after publication. But it remains there to this day, a beloved devotional to millions. Now Kimmerer is back “ The Serviceberry ” — with a slim book that expounds on one of her core tenants: that nature’s generosity is an invitation to explore our own. Kimmerer joined Kerri Miller on this week’s Big Books and Bold Ideas to take us all on a virtual field trip to behold the humble serviceberry, where we get a lesson on generosity, gratitude and relationship. Guest: Robin Wall Kimmerer is an enrolled member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, a plant ecologist, a professor and an author. Her newest book is “ The Serviceberry: Abudnance and Reciprocity in the Natural World .” Subscribe to Big Books and Bold Ideas with Kerri Miller on Spotify , Apple Podcasts , RSS or anywhere you get your podcasts. <a href="https://www.mprnews.org/newsletters" class="apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-link apm-li