Jonathan Drori
Jonathan Drori CBE is a Trustee of both Cambridge and Oxford Botanic Gardens and Honorary Professor at Birmingham University’s Institute of Forest Research. Previously, he was a Trustee of the Eden Project and the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, and for BBC TV, was responsible for many science documentaries. He is known for his TED talks on botany, which have been viewed millions of times. Jon is the author of the runaway best-sellers, Around the World In 80 Trees and Around the World in 80 Plants, revealing how the worlds of trees and plants are intricately entwined with our own history, culture and folklore. His first book for children, The Stuff That Stuff Is Made Of (The things we make with plants) will be published in Sept 2025.
Upcoming Events
5x15 on Trees at Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
5x15 comes to Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew for a unique live event on the wonders of trees and their enduring beauty across art and culture.
5x15 on Trees at Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Videos
Jonathan Drori, Sarah Raven and Tim Smit on the stories of plants | 5x15
Jonathan Drori CBE is the author of the acclaimed Around the World in 80 Trees, which sold 120,000 copies worldwide, an Ambassador for the WWF, fellow of the Linnean Society and the Royal
Jonathan Drori, Sarah Raven and Tim Smit on the stories of plants | 5x15
Jonathan Drori CBE is the author of the acclaimed Around the World in 80 Trees, which sold 120,000 copies worldwide, an Ambassador for the WWF, fellow of the Linnean Society and the Royal
Past Events
Cultivating enlightening conversations on botanical science and conservation
Join 5x15 with Jonathan Drori and Nicola Spence on the power of plants.
Join us with two world leading experts Suzanne Simard and Jonathan Drori to discover the mysterious world of trees
Join us to discover the extraordinary secrets of plants, flowers and gardens around the world – and through the year.
In our first ever online event we will discuss America, family secrets, apocalypse obsessives, the Fab Four, the majesty of trees & explore the future. Register for free now.