Lessons from Plants - with Beronda Montgomery

We know that plants are important. They maintain our atmosphere, nourish other living organisms and benefit us psychologically by creating beautiful landscapes around us. Plants “know” what and who they are, and they use this knowledge to make their way in the world and maximise their chances of survival.

Dr Beronda Montgomery is MSU Foundation Professor of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology and Microbiology & Molecular Genetics at Michigan State University. A Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science and the American Academy of Microbiology, she was named one of Cell’s 100 Inspiring Black Scientists in America.

This talk was chosen to fit with the theme of our partner, PlantLife's, yearly campaign - No Mow May! Help nature and people thrive by celebrating Plantlife’s No Mow May Movement in your library this May.  With 1 in 8 people across England not having access to a garden, libraries, museums, and other cultural spaces can really play a part - for nature, wildlife, and people. Download the bespoke Living Knowledge Network toolkit to learn how to make the most of No Mow May and download lots of resources – including posters, activities, and bookmarks! Download available via this link: https://we.tl/t-mv2VL7yoeQ