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Bryology (MOSS) Encore with Dr. Robin Wall Kimmerer

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Nov 15, 2022
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ANECDOTE

Childhood in Nature

  • Robin Wall Kimmerer grew up immersed in nature, exploring fields and meadows.
  • Her parents, avid outdoors people, nurtured her connection with the natural world.
ANECDOTE

Discovering Mosses

  • Initially overlooking mosses, Kimmerer's perspective changed after a college course.
  • Observing their miniature forest structure through a lens sparked her fascination.
INSIGHT

Defining Mosses

  • Mosses, the oldest plants, are miniature forests without roots, flowers, or vascular systems.
  • Their simplicity is key to their survival in diverse habitats.
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