Beronda L. Montgomery

Trailblazers in Conversation flyer with pictures of Skye Patrick (left) and Beronda Montgomery (right) with text that reads: February 19, 2026 6 PM PT Zoom Dr. Skye Patrick and Dr. Beronda Montgomery

Tonight!!

Looking forward to virtual Trailblazers in Conversation event where I will discuss When Trees Testify: Science, Wisdom, History, and America's Black Botanical Legacy
with LA County Librarian & Director Dr. Skye Patrick.

#WhenTreesTestify

Unpopular does NOT mean untrue, particularly in this case 👍🏾

Thousands of institutions abandoned programs, ended or rewrote scholarships, closed down clubs and publications, all in pre-emptive compliance.

And you know why?

Mostly because they wanted to do it if they thought they could blame someone else for it.

Given how many complied/capitulated in advance, the need to enforce has all but disappeared.

You can’t expect public understanding of science — and things like vaccines — to thrive if you won’t support science communication!!!!!!!!!!!!! 🧪

When Trees Testify: Science, Wisdom, History, and America’s Black Botanical Legacy Science, Wisdom, History, and America’s Black Botanical Legacy

Also, can't believe I didn't say her earlier, Beronda Montgomery has a new book freshly out that looks great.

bookshop.org/p/books/when...

Image of book The Edge of Space-Time: Particles, Poetry, and the Cosmic Dream Boogie by Chanda Prescod-Weinstein

Show yourself some ❤️ & pre-order The Edge of Space-Time by @chanda.blacksky.app

Chanda is one of my favorite writers & thinkers. This book blew my mind for its content, writing mastery & invitation to take a journey with a most masterful guide & writer.

Out in April from @pantheonbooks.bsky.social

Thank you 🙏🏾❤️

Book talk flyer with image of author Beronda Montgomery (left center) and book When Trees Testify (center right). Text above images: join us as we welcome Arkansas native and award-winning plant biologist Arkansas native Beronda L. Montgomery Book discussion and signing Moderator: Dr Felicia Hobbs, Master Gardener Text below images: Beronda L Montgomery Hardback $27.99 February 21st 2026 2:00 p.m. In-person and Pyramid will live stream via Facebook this event

Hometown book conversation next week!

Thrilled to be at the legendary Pyramid Art, Books & Custom Framing in Little Rock to discuss & celebrate When Trees Testify: Science, Wisdom, History, and America's Black Botanical Legacy with hometown folks, friends and family

Can't wait!!

#WhenTreesTestify

A Lecture by Dr. Beronda Montgomery When Trees Testify: Science, Wisdom, History, and America’s Black Botanical Legacy

Tomorrow @wellesley.edu.
I'll be in conversation with Dr. K. Melchor Hall about When Trees Testify: Science, Wisdom, History, and America's Black Botanical Legacy
www.wellesley.edu/events/a-lec...
#WhenTreesTestify

Join us tonight at 7 pm for a reading by @berondam.bsky.social and conversation with Louise Seamster!

My forthcoming book is in many ways about why symbolism is important to understand: bsky.app/profile/chan...

Me holding copy of the book

You’ve seen the halftime show … now read my friend Petra’s new book from @dukepress.bsky.social about how Bad Bunny became the global voice of Puerto Rican resistance! 👏🏽👏🏽

www.dukeupress.edu/p-fkn-r

very excited to be hosting @berondam.bsky.social tomorrow! My class is excited too.

Book event flyer with images of author Beronda Montgomery (upper left), conversation partner Louise Seamster (lower left), book cover of When Trees Testify (right) and text that reads: When Trees Testify: Science, Wisdom, History, and America's Black Botanical Legacy Beronda Montgomery in conversation with Louise Seamster Prairie Lights Books Monday, February 9th, 7-8 pm book signing to follow

I know today is Bad Bunny Bowl, yet I'm also looking forward to tomorrow when I'll be in conversation about When Trees Testify: Science, Wisdom, History, and America's Black Botanical Legacy with @louiseseamster.bsky.social at @prairielights.com in IowA City.
Event followed by signing start at 7 PM.

The idols of white empiricism
www.journals.uchicago.edu/doi/full/10....

Congrats to @berondam.bsky.social on writing such an amazing book and I hope everyone will buy and read ✊🏽

Chanda Prescod-Weinstein and Beronda L Montgomery in conversation at the Harvard bookstore.

Last night I had the incredible opportunity to listen to @berondam.bsky.social talk about her new book When Trees Testify while in conversation with @chanda.blacksky.app - A truly powerful conversation among two brilliant minds. Get the book!

My sincere thanks 🙏🏾!

when trees testify book cover

If you enjoy nature/personal/history nonfiction–that is, books that connect all those dots, like FOREST EUPHORIA or HOW FAR THE LIGHT REACHES or Robin Wall Kimmerer–you'll want to pick up WHEN TREES TESTIFY. It's fantastic (& audio is very good, too!).

It's the history of trees and Black history.

Would love that. Look forward to it.

This title 💯

You belong where your feet take you. Don't perform to get paid in affirmation. Your intentions matter in the effects they have on others, not a will for your intentions to be good.

Felt thoughts by @berondam.bsky.social in conversation w @chanda.blacksky.app's lived questions echo deep. Thank you.

Thanks for coming!

Thank you 🙏🏾!

Signed copies of When Trees Testify: Science, Wisdom, History, and America's Black Botanical Legacy available from @harvardbookstore.bsky.social.

Order yours now: www.harvard.com/book/9781250...

Amazing discussion of When Trees Testify

This amazing conversation between @berondam.bsky.social and @chanda.blacksky.app focused on Beronda's impactful new book #WhenTreesTestify fills my heart and soul. Thank you both!

A brown hand holds up When Trees Testify: Science, Wisdom, History, and America's Black Botanical Legacy, the latest book by Beronda L. Montgomery. The book jacket is black with white and orange text and green plants nestling along the sides. In the background are bookshelves and the logo of Harvard Book Store.

Get yourself a copy of the new book by @berondam.bsky.social — I just read the preface of it while waiting to hear her & @chanda.blacksky.app chat about it this evening. It's personal, rich, profound, timely.

Looking forward to reading the rest.

Chanda Prescod-Weinstein (left) and Beronda inat table with book When Trees Testify in front and bookshelves full of books behind

What a wonderful night discussing #WhenTreesTestify with brilliant @chanda.blacksky.app!!! Chanda, thanks for your generosity tonight and always!!!

Episode 505: Our Plant Teachers | Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study at Harvard University

Part two -- "Our Plant Teachers" -- of delightful and wide-ranging conversation with @rad-institute.bsky.social Born Curious podcast team.

Listen wherever you listen to podcast.

www.radcliffe.harvard.edu/news-and-ide...