Robin Wall Kimmerer, award-winning author of Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants and 2021 One Book One Village author will return with this multi-library zoom event to share her unique perspective on the interconnectedness of humans and nature and the importance of recognizing and respecting the gifts of the earth. She will delve into her experiences as an indigenous science professor and environmental advocate, and her journey of learning to listen to the voice of the natural world. One of the most important voices in the movement toward a more sustainable and equitable future, Robin won the MacArthur Genius award for her work in her field. Cindy Crosby of Morton Arboretum will join her in conversation.

Robin Wall Kimmerer is an acclaimed author, botanist, and indigenous science professor known for her deep connection to nature and passion for promoting a more sustainable and equitable world. Her writing blends indigenous knowledge, scientific research, and personal experiences to offer a unique perspective on the interdependence of humans and the natural world. Braiding Sweetgrass is her first book and has received widespread praise and has become a touchstone in the movement towards rethinking our relationship with the earth.

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This event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present, a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering premier events. ILP is funded in part by a grant awarded by the Illinois State Library. 

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