Let’s Botanize!

What does it mean to botanize? More than simply identifying plants, botanizing is the practice of observing, appreciating and building a deeper connection with the plant world around us. Join Dr. Ben Goulet-Scott and Dr. Jacob Suissa, co-founders of the educational nonprofit Let’s Botanize, for an engaging talk designed to inspire curiosity about plants and the stories they tell. Through their work, Goulet-Scott and Suissa encourage people of all ages and backgrounds to explore the natural world through observation, discovery and a greater understanding of plant life. Goulet-Scott and Suissa both earned doctorate degrees in evolutionary biology from Harvard University. Today, Goulet-Scott designs and manages higher education programming at Harvard Forest, while Suissa serves as an Assistant Professor of evolutionary biology at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Together, they share their passion for plants through school programs, hands-on workshops, lectures and social media,… View Source