The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World by Robin Wall Kimmerer

 aired the week of March 9, 2026

The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World by Robin Wall Kimmerer does talk about the Serviceberry tree but most of the slim volume is a lesson in economics and how we can use the Serviceberry as a model for reciprocity and the gift economy.  Kimmerer encourages us to use the principles learned from the tree in our own lives and community.  Recommended for those who enjoyed Margaret Renkl's book The Comfort of Crows: a backyard year.