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• Close to Home

  the Wonders of Nature Just Outside Your Door

  Hanson, Thor,

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  From backyards to local parks, the natural places we see the most may well be the ones we know the least. In Close to Home, biologist Thor Hanson shows how retraining our eyes reveals hidden wonders just waiting to be discovered.

• Treenotes

  a Year in the Company of Trees

  Nadkarni, Nalini,

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  TreeNotes by forest ecologist Nalini Nadkarni explores the many ways trees impact our world. Through over 45 short essays organized by season, the book covers topics such as the variety of trees, their uses, and their role in both human culture and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Outdoor Gourmet

  Recipes to Bring Your Love of Good Food to the Campsite, the Backyard, and Beyond

  Donovan, Robin,

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  A cookbook of recipes that can be made over a campfire or on the trail, for those who want to eat well in the outdoors. Includes instructions for making recipes at home.

• Field Guide to the Birds of the United States and Canada East

  Floyd, Ted, 1968-

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  An entirely updated edition of the classic bestselling regional bird field guide from National Geographic, covering the U.S. and Canada east of the Rockies. Provides ID information, data-driven maps, and annotated illustrations of more than 800 bird…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Good Nature

  Why Seeing, Smelling, Hearing, and Touching Plants Is Good for Our Health

  Willis, Kathy,

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  Good Nature reveals how, if we bring nature more into our lives, it can help improve our health and well-being in so many unexpected ways.

• River Songs

  Moments of Wild Wonder in Fly Fishing

  Duda, Steve,

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  River Songs focuses on the in-between moments and the unexpected revelations--awe, fear, frustration, doubt, joy--that are as much a part of fishing as tying knots and chucking flies.

• Cast, Catch, Release

  Finding Serenity and Purpose Through Fly Fishing

  Gibson, Marina,

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  Tracing the epic, migratory journey of the Atlantic salmon alongside the ups and downs of her personal story, Cast, Catch, Release brings to life the joys of fishing, the spirited quest of the angler, and how these two paths meet on lakes and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Eavesdropping on Animals

  What We Can Learn From Wildlife Conversations

  Bumann, George,

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  Bumann shares tips, tricks, and advice for readers living in urban, suburban and rural areas and clearly shows us that you don't need an exotic vacation or a biology degree to have transformative wildlife encounters.

• The Miraculous From the Material

  Understanding the Wonders of Nature

  Lightman, Alan P., 1948-

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  A gorgeously illustrated exploration of the science behind the universe's most stunning natural phenomena-from atoms and unicellular life to rainbows, snowflakes, spider webs, the rings of Saturn, galaxies, and more.

• The Serviceberry

  Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World

  Kimmerer, Robin Wall,

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  Kimmerer highlights how the serviceberry tree, by sharing its abundance with its ecosystem, embodies a model of interdependence and mutual support. This ethic of reciprocity, she argues, shows us that true wealth arises from relationships, not…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Trees of New England Field Guide

  Tekiela, Stan,

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  Make tree identification simple, informative, and productive with the field guide by award-winning author and naturalist Stan Tekiela.

• Hiking Ruins of Southern New England

  a Guide to 40 Sites in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island

  Bellantoni, Nicholas F.

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  A new guidebook featuring 40 hikes to archaeological sites in Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island. These ruins capture the history of the region and offer fascinating glimpses into the past.

• Great Outdoors U.S.A

  1,000 Adventures Across All 50 States

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  In this information-packed guide, uncover the best walking, biking, and hiking trails in your home state, along with other outdoor activities including birdwatching, outdoor yoga, ziplining, kayaking, forest bathing, skiing, snowshoeing, tubing, and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• How to Read a Tree

  Clues and Patterns From Bark to Leaves: Learn to Navigate by Branches, Locate Water With a Leaf, and Unlock Other Secrets in Trees

  Gooley, Tristan,

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  An eye-opening adventure into the secret language of trees, unveiling clues hidden in branches, roots, leaves, and more.

• National Park Maps

  Oswald, Michael Joseph

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  This atlas-sized title includes large, legible, full-color maps of all 63 U.S. National Parks. In addition, you’ll find hundreds of photos to preview the parks.

• Backyard Birding and Butterfly Gardening

  Minetor, Randi,

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  With 350 vibrant full-color photos and concise, informative text, Backyard Birding helps you maximize your home birding experiences and attract a wider variety of birds.

• Hikes

  the Most Scenic Spots on Earth

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  Featuring more than 120 gorgeous photos of the most beautiful hiking locations on the planet, carefully curated from the world's biggest photographic platform.

• See You at the Campground

  a Guide to Discovering Community, Connection, and a Happier Family in the Great Outdoors

  Puglisi, Stephanie,

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  Perfect for families who have never camped before, those thinking of exploring a new type of camping experience, and seasoned campers seeking high-level hacks and tips, See You at the Campground is the ultimate guide to fostering a sense of…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Bushcraft Illustrated

  a Visual Guide

  Canterbury, Dave,

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  Before you venture into the wilderness, learn exactly what you need to bring and what you need to know with this ultimate outdoor reference guide, by survivalist expert Dave Canterbury. Filled with more than 300 illustrations, Bushcraft Illustrated…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Paddling America

  Discover and Explore Our 50 Greatest Wild and Scenic Rivers

  Elliott, Hollingsworth Susan

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  Paddling America provides descriptions for paddling and exploring 50 Wild and Scenic Rivers across the country. Woven throughout the river descriptions will be small anecdotal sidebars touching on the history of the Wild & Scenic Rivers Act, the…Read moreRead more of this annotation