Braiding Sweetgrass Reading Circle

To celebrate the return of spring, join us at SET Social for the Braiding Sweetgrass Reading Circle, a small reading group exploring Robin Wall Kimmerer’s influential book Braiding Sweetgrass.

Meeting every two weeks from 15 March to 24 May, the circle invites participants to read and discuss the book together over tea in a relaxed and welcoming setting. Each session will focus on a different section of the text, beginning with the introduction at the first meeting.

Drawing on her life as an Indigenous scientist, a mother and a woman, Kimmerer explores how other living beings such as plants, animals and ecosystems offer lessons about reciprocity, care and responsibility. Through stories that move between ecology, science and Indigenous knowledge, the book explores our relationship with the earth and the importance of living in respectful kinship with the more-than-human world.

The reading circle will be a space to discuss these ideas together and reflect on how they might influence our daily lives. If gardeners attend, the group may also explore ways to connect some of the book’s teachings with the SET Social Community Garden.

Open to anyone interested in nature, gardening or anti-colonial perspectives on our relationship with the land. The group will remain small to allow space for discussion.

Tea will be provided.

Event details

Dates: Every two weeks from Sunday 15 March-24 May
Time: 4.30-6.30pm
Location: SET Social, 55a Nigel Road, Peckham SE15 4NP
Entry: Free, drop-in

Sessions will take place indoors around the tables in the main hall, or outdoors in the garden when the weather allows.

Facilitator and artwork:

Reading circle facilitated by @jadesrooom
Poster artwork by @brog.de.mer

Please note: If you would like to join but are unable to purchase the book, please contact the host at @jadesrooom.