In a highly visual, interactive format, naturalist and artist Clare Walker Leslie's guided exercises and prompts are designed to awaken curiosity and deepen the experience and meaning of spending time in any outdoor setting.
Rediscover Wonder
Have you noticed the moon lately? Followed an insect's trek across your driveway? Let artist and naturalist Clare Walker Leslie lead you out your back door and into the the natural world beyond. Whether you live on a city block, in a suburban neighborhood, or in the country, myriad wonders are taking place all around you. All you have to do is open your eyes and ears and let them in.
Every page of this book is an invitation, a stunning offering of illustrations, watercolors, photographs, intriguing facts, and thoughtul moments. Take a deep breath: It's time to reconnect.
"Fascinating, inspirational, and beautifully illustrated,
The Curious Nature Guide is an essential book for anyone looking to deepen their connection with the natural world."
—Richard Louv, author of
Last Child in the Woods and
The Nature Principle “The Curious Nature Guide is a gift to anyone who is trying to reinvigorate their relationship with the natural world — or who is just starting out on that path.”
—Chip Blake, editor-in-chief,
Orion