In her New York Times-bestseller, Braiding Sweetgrass, author Robin Wall Kimmerer weaves together indigenous knowledge, scientific research, and personal stories to explore our relationship with the natural world.
We have a series of fun events planned in conjunction with the book starting in late February. Mark your calendar!
- Tuesday, February 17: Music in the Arboretum
- Lecture and live music with Julian Saporiti, PhD, Artist-in-Residence of the Hoyt Arboretum.
- 7 to 8 p.m., Brian Doyle Auditorium
- Lecture and live music with Julian Saporiti, PhD, Artist-in-Residence of the Hoyt Arboretum.
- Thursday, March 19: Braiding Sweetgrass Book Discussion
- Join faculty members Lars Larson and Rachel Wheeler for a lively discussion of this wonderful book.
- Noon-1 p.m., Clark Library Conference Room 222
- Join faculty members Lars Larson and Rachel Wheeler for a lively discussion of this wonderful book.
- Saturday, March 21: The River’s Lament with EcoFaith Recovery
- Take a guided walk along the Willamette River adjacent to campus as leaders tell the story of the river as if she were telling the story herself.
- 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., meet at Pilot House
- Take a guided walk along the Willamette River adjacent to campus as leaders tell the story of the river as if she were telling the story herself.
- Wednesday, March 25: Kimmerer will visit campus for a talk and book signing at 7:30 p.m. as part of the Schoenfeldt Distinguished Visiting Writers Series.
Missed the reservation window? No worries. The library has a limited number of extra copies available on a first-come, first-served basis, and ebook copies too. For more information visit up.edu/readup.