Robin Wall Kimmerer’s first book, Gathering Moss: A Natural and Cultural History of Moss, scientifically details the 350 million year evolution of moss as it transformed our planet from a fiery volcanic landscape to a biologically rich and diverse global environment capable of sustaining life as we know it. Her second book, Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants, became a surprise word-of-mouth sensation, popular book club read and New York Times bestseller. The book explores indigenous wisdom and culture to teach values of sustainable harvesting, restorative reciprocal care, and appreciation for the gifts of (and responsibilities for) the bounty of our planet. It has been said that her words are a hymn to the world.
Robin’s talk will be moderated by Trish Corcoran, whose background includes being on the board of Friends of Ganondagan, being a member of the Tonawanda Onondaga Nation, and playing an organizing role in Rochester’s Indigenous People’s Day and various Rochester area story-telling events. She is also an educator, naturalist and steward of The Harley School’s Pollinator Garden. Many of her teachings employ the Iroquois principles of democracy and thanksgiving that are core values in Robin’s written work and public speaking.
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At a Glance
BS in Botany from SUNY ESF and MS and PhD in Botany from the Univ. of Wisconsin
Honors
Robin Wall Kimmerer is a 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; and Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants, which has earned Kimmerer wide acclaim. Kimmerer is a SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor of Environmental Biology and the founder and director of the Center for Native Peoples and the Environment, whose mission is to create programs which draw on the wisdom of both indigenous and scientific knowledge for the shared goals of sustainability.
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Time
4:00pm
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Fort Hill Performing Arts Center
Moderator
Trish Corcoran is Tonawanda Onondowaga, Bear Clan. She teaches indigenous and Environmental studies at the Harley School to all grade levels.
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