Let’s Botanize

Botanizing is the new birding! This fascinating book of 101 botany prompts is about the joy of getting to know plants in much the same way we get to know birds, through observation and attention. 

Let’s Botanize! is a guide to learning about and understanding the world of plants, a hobby that can ease stress, bring joy, and deepen your connection with the incredible diversity of life all around you. With easy entry points and lush photography, the 101 prompts inspire readers to engage with plant life meaningfully each day by observing the parts, patterns, and processes that make plants so amazing. Examine a bud at the tip of a branch—does it have hairs or scales? What is the most brightly colored plant part you can find that is not a flower or a fruit? Listen to the plants—what sounds do you hear them making? Follow the prompts on dedicated walks in the woods, on your sidewalk, on your commute to work, or even in your kitchen! Revisit prompts at different times of year, in different countries, climates, and ecosystems. As you learn more, you may even find that revisiting the same prompt and the same tree can provide a completely different perspective as you become more familiar with the wonderful world of plants.

• "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

• "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