The Naturalist's Notebook

A good portion of this book is a planner for the reader, a calendar to keep track of all the wondrous things they encounter in the natural world. The author also explains the art of mindfulness, of being still, of being observant, of being present in the natural world. The illustrations are exquisite, the kind you can lose yourself in. A must have for nature lovers

Wow! This book could be life changing. For children discovering not just how to relate to nature but learning how to observe. Life changing for anyone who wishes to see, to notice, to learn.

The illustrations, the information and guidance, the empty pages waiting to be filled. A treasure. Not so much opening a door but in this case, pages opening up a world of beauty that will enliven any life.

This book is gift and the time spent creating it, obviously a labor of love. It was a privilege to come into contact with this book,

I really like how this book is like a dictionary or encyclopedia for any outdoorsman. I also like that it helps you to be more aware of what you use and to make so there are no harmful chemicals or side effects. This book is a must have for anyone who wants to have a healthy lifestyle. A must read.

Beautiful and complete guide for those wishing to connect more with nature. The observational tips, charting and graphing techniques and seasonal guide offers many ideas and approaches for learning to appreciate your natural surroundings.

Are you a citizen scientist who wants to take your observations to the next level? Do you have a little one in your life who wants to be more systematic about what they see? Do you love notebooks? This is a title that belongs in every hand and out in the woods, in parks, and in every back yard. Why? Not only do Wheelwright and Heinrich bring their experiences to explaining how you learn to observe nature, they give you a simple notebook to use to begin immediately to record your observations. Each year I say “this year I’ll write about the birds at the feeder”, however I become overwhelmed by what to write and how to write it, so nothing gets recorded beyond a few photos I post to Instagram.

This title provides useful tips whether you’ve been systematically observing nature for 30 years or are new to taking notice beyond when the first robin appears in your yard. In addition to explanations as to how to grow observational skills, you also learn how to take notes and record observations. There are simple experiment ideas that I believe are a great not only for little ones, but also adults.

The title also includes with a simple 5-year journal to record observations. I this this is a wonderful pairing of topic, form, and function. It is a beautifully laid out book, I love the illustrations, and the journal is begging for me to write what I see. I highly recommend The Naturalist’s Notebook for everyone curious about honing this skill!