Let's Botanize

“With the use of 101 botanical prompts, botanists Goulet-Scott and Suissa aim to inspire readers to embark on a deeper journey into the world of flora, reawakening their attention to plants, fostering botanical curiosity, and finding joy in the greenery around them… Budding botanists will find plenty to get them started, while anyone wishing to connect more with nature can enjoy the easy and engaging prompts.”–Library Journal“Let’s Botanize: 101 Ways to Connect with Plants is a persuasive invitation to take a closer look at the beauty and mystery of all that’s green and growing, wonders that often hide in plain sight. This book is like an engaging, expert guide who teaches by awakening curiosity and encouraging participation, making science entertaining and accessible.”–Jarod K. Anderson, author of Something in the Woods Loves You and creator of The CryptoNaturalist Podcast“An energizing, thought-provoking and colorful book.”–Tristan Gooley, author of The Lost Art of Reading Nature’s Signs

Ben Goulet-Scott, Ph.D. and Jacob S. Suissa, Ph.D., are the co-founders and directors of Let’s Botanize, an educational non-profit that spreads the hobby of botanizing by sharing plant stories in order to spread curiosity and passion for plants. Their motto is: a care for plants is a care for the planet. Goulet-Scott and Suissa earned their doctorate degrees in evolutionary biology at Harvard University. Goulet-Scott currently designs and manages higher education programming at Harvard Forest, the ecology-focused research station of Harvard University in Massachusetts. Suissa is currently an Assistant Professor of evolutionary biology at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Find them teaching at in-person school events, presenting hands-on seminars and lectures.