Gathering Moss is an exploration of the world of mosses, told through the lens of both science and indigenous wisdom. Robin Wall Kimmerer, a biologist and member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, intertwines her knowledge of ecology with the cultural significance of moss in indigenous traditions. The book highlights the complex, often overlooked role of mosses in ecosystems and their deeper meanings in Native American cultures. Kimmerer’s poetic and insightful prose offers a profound meditation on nature, knowledge, and the interconnectedness of all living things. It’s a reflection on both scientific and spiritual ways of understanding the natural world.