I'm sure many of you have already read it, but how could I not mention Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer? I can't possibly say anything about this book that hasn't already been said- and better- by someone else. I can only speak for myself, and for me, it was a life changer. I'm a scientist to my core, but studying biology in academia felt incomplete, nourishing the mind while stigmatizing the feeling of wonder that brought me there in the first place. This book validated and clarified that feeling for me and then offered a solution. Read it: You'll be glad you did!
Have you already read it? Look up Plants Have So Much to Give Us, All We Have to Do Is Ask by Mary Siisup Geniusz. She has spent years working with and teaching Anishinaabe medicine, stories, and teachings concerning plants and this magnificent region we live in. You'll enjoy stories of how the plants came to be, recipes for using them for medicine, and advice on the ethical collection, preparation, and cooking of native foods. It's the perfect follow-up to Braiding Sweetgrass!
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