Man made, nature made
There are many popular videos showing mechanics taking apart engines, rebuilding car bodies, and fixing construction equipment. For those that have hobbies with these subjects the videos are great. There are those that just like these videos because they can understand what's going on. The equipment is visible, step by step instructions, work is approachable. "I can do that."
Nature videos don't have that same individual, step by step, approachable, vibe. The parts of plants are small, detailed, incredibly complex, and need additional vocabulary to describe.
Immediately the viewer can't relate. The science of botany needs this detail and vocabulary to discuss the subject matter with fellow scientists. This is true of any branch of science. For casual viewers, however, this is eye glazing, off-putting.
What do to do to make nature made as approachable as man made?
Everyone knows, hey, that's a plant. But what's interesting about it?
Everyone has an understanding of why there's an engine in a car, why it needs to be taken apart, or why the body has to be cut out and repaired due to rust. Can one make plants this relatable?
Plants can't be changed. They are what they are. Science tries to understand why things are the way they are. A different approach has to be used to pull casual viewers, to engage them, when discussing plants.
An approach is to go to a local park or preserve with hiking trails. Show what plants can be seen on these trails. Plants don't move. They will be there on the next hike and the one after that. No need to learn everything at once.
The well traveled trails may have signage. Point out the signs, talk about the plants. Show how some plants are easy to identify. Show how difficult some plants are to tell apart. Try not to use too many scientific words. Introduce complex topics slowly when it is required to make a point. Create presentations that result in 'Oh, that's interesting. I didn't realize that about that plant.'
Make the plant relatable.
Now to walk the talk.