The first in a series of “eco-crime thrillers” featuring fictional Fish & Game agent John Marquez, Shell Games pits the hero against a vicious abalone smuggler. Amy Louison, Academic Intern, Park Stewardship Program A “lyrically descriptive narrative which delves into the geographical, social, and natural history of one county in Kansas.” Subtitled “A Deep Map,” this magisterial work is just that-a complex, multi-layered deep dive into a landscape and its infinite resonances. NOTE: Come to the Warming Hut and our other bookstores to browse an outstanding selection of books themed around nature and outdoor explorations! John Donelan, Assistant Manager, Warming Hut “Immersing yourself in Robert Macfarlane’s beautiful prose feels almost like you are walking beside him through these magical places!” The writing-imaginative and grounded in rich detail-will whisk you away. On this epic, ruminative stroll through time and space, the author takes you from ancient paths in the British Isles to Palestine to the Himalayas. The Old Ways: A Journey on Foot, by Robert Macfarlane Sue Gardner, Director, Park Stewardship Program A real-life detective story infused with gorgeous descriptions of the wild, The Last Season recounts the extraordinary life-and disappearance-of a legendary backcountry ranger in the Sierra Nevada. His next class, on Composition, is on August 11. NOTE: If you like nature sketching, we also highly recommend the drawing books by John Muir Laws, who has generously been teaching classes through our Park Academy. It has easy tips for sketching bugs, leaves, and even your family dog.” “I love this book-it’s full of ideas to inspire you to get outside and draw! You don’t have to be an amazing artist, buy expensive materials, or travel to the wilderness to start a nature journal this book is about observing nature wherever you are and having fun doing it. Keeping a Nature Journal: Discover a Whole New Way of Seeing the World Around You, by Clare Walker Leslie and Charles E. Laura Young, Program Manager, Golden Gate Raptor Observatory The writing is superlative: “engaging, accessible, and scientifically sound.” Plus, this book will inspire you “to spend more time really observing the world around you-just in time for hawk migration!” The Homing Instinct: Meaning and Mystery in Animal Migration, by Bernd HeinrichĪ phenomenal naturalist and writer, Bernd Heinrich explores how animals (from ants to birds to people) navigate the world. ![]() Jennifer Greene Ringgold, Associate Director, Community Engagement McPhee conveys facts and perspectives through entertaining storytelling.” “This narrative nonfiction book contrasts the beliefs of iconic Sierra Club leader David Brower (who saw value in wilderness itself)-and the convictions of those who see land and natural resources as commodities, useful only for what they produce. We think there’s something for everyone!įind a comfy spot at the beach, under a tree, or anywhere in our parks-and enjoy.ĭon’t forget to share your favorites, too, by leaving a “Comment” below.Įncounters with the Archdruid, by John McPhee Now we’ve compiled a few of them into a handy list that you can take to the library or bookstore. ![]() We asked the Conservancy’s expert staff to brainstorm their favorite books about nature, the outdoors, and conservation.
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