In Defense of Plants (ZOOM)
In Defense of Plants
We will have special guest and author of the book, Matt Candeias, leading the discussion and taking questions!
“Matt Candeias succeeds in evoking the wonder of plants with wit and wisdom.” ―James T. Costa, PhD, executive director, Highlands Biological Station and author of Darwin’s Backyard
#1 New Release in Nature & Ecology, Plants, Botany, Horticulture, Trees, Biological Sciences, and Nature Writing & Essays
In his debut book, internationally-recognized blogger and podcaster Matt Candeias celebrates the nature of plants and the extraordinary world of plant organisms.
A botanist’s defense. Since his early days of plant restoration, this amateur plant scientist has been enchanted with flora and the greater environmental ecology of the planet. Now, he looks at the study of plants through the lens of his ever-growing houseplant collection. Using gardening, houseplants, and examples of plants around you, In Defense of Plants changes your relationship with the world from the comfort of your windowsill.
The ruthless, horny, and wonderful nature of plants. Understand how plants evolve and live on Earth with a never-before-seen look into their daily drama. Inside, Candeias explores the incredible ways plants live, fight, have sex, and conquer new territory. Whether a blossoming botanist or a professional plant scientist, In Defense of Plants is for anyone who sees plants as more than just static backdrops to more charismatic life forms.
In this easily accessible introduction to the incredible world of plants, you’ll find:
- Fantastic botanical histories and plant symbolism
- Passionate stories of flora diversity and scientific names of plant organisms
- Personal tales of plantsman discovery through the study of plants
If you enjoyed books like The Botany of Desire, What a Plant Knows, or The Soul of an Octopus, then you’ll love In Defense of Plants.
Click here to connect to the waiting room. The host will let you in at noon once the event begins. If you experience any trouble, please try leaving the event and reconnecting.
About BRIT Reads Book Club (ZOOM)
If you love to read and you’re passionate about botany, natural history, sustainability, and other similar topics, then join us the third Monday of each month for the BRIT Reads Book Club. This informal group meets from noon – 1 pm in the Oak Conference Room at BRIT. Bring your lunch and bring a friend and come tell us what you thought about our book of the month. No time to read but still want to hear what people have to say about a particular book? No problem! We’d love to have you!
Please email the BRIT Librarian at library@brit.org if you are interested in joining the book club via Zoom.
Organizer
Brandy Watts
Phone
817.463.4102Website
https://fwbg.org/brandy-watts/Organizer
Brandy Watts
Phone
817.463.4102Website
https://fwbg.org/brandy-watts/In Defense of Plants (ZOOM)
Organizer
Brandy Watts
Phone
817.463.4102Website
https://fwbg.org/brandy-watts/Organizer
Brandy Watts
Phone
817.463.4102Website
https://fwbg.org/brandy-watts/In Defense of Plants
We will have special guest and author of the book, Matt Candeias, leading the discussion and taking questions!
“Matt Candeias succeeds in evoking the wonder of plants with wit and wisdom.” ―James T. Costa, PhD, executive director, Highlands Biological Station and author of Darwin’s Backyard
#1 New Release in Nature & Ecology, Plants, Botany, Horticulture, Trees, Biological Sciences, and Nature Writing & Essays
In his debut book, internationally-recognized blogger and podcaster Matt Candeias celebrates the nature of plants and the extraordinary world of plant organisms.
A botanist’s defense. Since his early days of plant restoration, this amateur plant scientist has been enchanted with flora and the greater environmental ecology of the planet. Now, he looks at the study of plants through the lens of his ever-growing houseplant collection. Using gardening, houseplants, and examples of plants around you, In Defense of Plants changes your relationship with the world from the comfort of your windowsill.
The ruthless, horny, and wonderful nature of plants. Understand how plants evolve and live on Earth with a never-before-seen look into their daily drama. Inside, Candeias explores the incredible ways plants live, fight, have sex, and conquer new territory. Whether a blossoming botanist or a professional plant scientist, In Defense of Plants is for anyone who sees plants as more than just static backdrops to more charismatic life forms.
In this easily accessible introduction to the incredible world of plants, you’ll find:
- Fantastic botanical histories and plant symbolism
- Passionate stories of flora diversity and scientific names of plant organisms
- Personal tales of plantsman discovery through the study of plants
If you enjoyed books like The Botany of Desire, What a Plant Knows, or The Soul of an Octopus, then you’ll love In Defense of Plants.
Click here to connect to the waiting room. The host will let you in at noon once the event begins. If you experience any trouble, please try leaving the event and reconnecting.
About BRIT Reads Book Club (ZOOM)
If you love to read and you’re passionate about botany, natural history, sustainability, and other similar topics, then join us the third Monday of each month for the BRIT Reads Book Club. This informal group meets from noon – 1 pm in the Oak Conference Room at BRIT. Bring your lunch and bring a friend and come tell us what you thought about our book of the month. No time to read but still want to hear what people have to say about a particular book? No problem! We’d love to have you!
Please email the BRIT Librarian at library@brit.org if you are interested in joining the book club via Zoom.
