u/Conspicuous_Wildcat

Essentially, I am looking for books, YouTube recommendations, etc., that give a conceptual framework on how to understand how the world works. I want to focus on a people-oriented perspective and not a nature-based one. I know this is a big ask, but I don't know where to get started. I guess one way to understand my interests is that I want to basically know how every job works together or how every industry works together to make human civilization function.

For context, there is a small creek that acts as the boundary between my backyard and a 9-acre woods/forest. We own it, and I am looking for a conservation project for fun. I'm not looking for a time or money-intensive project. Something to do for fun that does not really take many tools is what is preferred. I don't know where to start, as I am just a layman and don't have any conservation skills. Originally, I just wanted to sprinkle native wildflower seeds out there, but I figured you guys would have better ideas.

Any ideas you guys have for resources, let me know. For example, I would not even know where to start in relation to finding a database of native plants, or even really knowing where to start.