Robin Wall Kimmerer's Braiding Sweetgrass turned a botanist's blend of Indigenous knowledge and plant science into a word-of-mouth bestseller, and here she speaks and leads a demonstration inside a neighbor-built Loisaida garden. GreenThumb is presenting it as a highlight of the festival's final weekend. If her books have changed how you look at plants, this is a rare chance to hear her in a setting that fits the work.
What to expect
Expect an afternoon gathering in a community garden rather than an auditorium, with a talk followed by a hands-on demonstration. Seating is informal and space inside the garden is limited, so an early arrival helps. Other Harvest Arts Festival events run in nearby gardens the same weekend.
Good to know
- No tickets or registration; it is walk-in.
- Space in a community garden is limited, so arrive early for a spot.
- The nearest stations are 2 Av (F) and 1 Av (L), followed by a walk east toward Avenue C.
- Bring water and a sun hat — it is outdoors.
- Donations to LUNGS help keep the festival free.
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Common questions
Do I need a ticket to see Robin Wall Kimmerer?
No. LUNGS says every Harvest Arts Festival event is free with no tickets or registration.
Who is presenting it?
NYC Parks GreenThumb presents the talk and demonstration as part of the LUNGS Harvest Arts Festival.
