The Naturalist's Notebook An Observation Guide and 5-Year Calendar-Journal for Tracking Changes in the Natural World Around Us

About this book

Keeping a nature journal is one of the best ways to enhance appreciation and become a more attentive observer. The Naturalist's Notebook features a unique year format for creating a long-term record andd point of comparison for memorable events, such as the appearance of the northern lights, a big blizzard, the peak of autumn foliage, or a period of drought.

In the introductory chapters, biologist Nathaniel T. Wheelwright and best-selling author Bernd Heinrich teach nature lovers of all ages what to look for outdoors no matter where they live, using Heinrich's classic illustrations as inspiration.

The specially designed record-keeping pages make it easy for users to jot down one observation a day and watch their field notes collect over 5 years as The Naturalist's Notebook becomes a treasured record of the special place where they live.

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Biography

Nathaniel T. Wheelwright and Bernd Heinrich are coauthors of The Naturalist's Notebook and are noted biologists and nature educators. Wheelwright teaches biology at Bowdoin College and is the 2015 recipient of the ecology education award from the Ecological Society of America. Heinrich, emeritus professor of biology at the University of Vermont, is the award-winning author of more than 20 nature books, including Mind of the Raven, Winter World, and One Wild Bird at a Time. Both live in Maine.