Gary Paul Nabhan is an agricultural ecologist, ethnobotanist, and award-winning author whose work focuses primarily on the plants and cultures of the desert American Southwest. He is considered a pioneer in the local food movement and the heirloom seed saving movement.
On this episode of Nature Revisited, Gary recounts the fascinating story of his life, tracing his transformation from a neurodivergent boy finding refuge in nature to a pathbreaking scientist-activist working at the intersection of ecology, faith, and community resilience. His recent memoir Water In The Desert, serves as an inspiring guide to the deeply collaborative ethic and practice of care required to flourish in kinship on Earth, offering in the process a vision for cultural renewal.
