A Meal, A Book, A Morning of Connection
A winter gathering to nourish yourself in the warmth of community.
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Book Club & Brunch
Part 1 - Chapters 1 - 17
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Book Summary
Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer blends Indigenous wisdom, botanical science, and personal storytelling to invite readers into a more reciprocal relationship with the natural world. Kimmerer—both a botanist and a member of the Potawatomi Nation—reveals nature as a generous teacher whose gifts call for gratitude, respect, and responsible return rather than extraction. Through reflections on plant life and the creation story of Skywoman, she contrasts the Western market mindset with a gift-based way of living, showing how reconnecting with these teachings can nurture ecological awareness and help heal our relationship with the Earth.