I am a field biologist at heart and I love all things plants, despite not having a green thumb. As an educator, I try to focus on universal experiences that we can all access, like the plants outside your house, the plants around campus, and for Engagements, the food on our table. I find most people may notice that plants surround us, but may not really see the enriching diversity that is rife in our daily lives. For Engagements, I’ve chosen edible plants as our avenue of discovery so that by the end of the class, students have a greater understanding of history, culture, and science behind some of our most common foodstuffs. My goal is to have students start to take a closer look at plants, in all their glory, nuance, and difference.