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

You’ll have terrific fun with it.” — Carl Safina, author of Beyond Words: What Animals Think and Feel   “Discover the power of curiosity and passion, then turn simple observations into a deeper understanding of the world around us.” — David Allen Sibley, author and illustrator, The Sibley Guide to Birds  . It’s a full dose of Vitamin N.” — Richard Louv, author of Last Child in the Woods, The Nature Principle, and Vitamin N “When it comes to protecting the lands and waters that sustain us all, individual actions can add up to a big impact. Tercek, president and CEO of The Nature Conservancy and author of Nature’s Fortune   “There is so much around us, but seeing is a skill. Get out in the woods and fields with this volume as your constant inspiration!” &mda

As you jot down one observation a day, year after year, your collected field notes will serve as a valuable record of your piece of the planet. The unique five-year calendar format of The Naturalist’s Notebook helps you create a long-term record and point of comparison for memorable events, such as the first songbird you hear in spring, your first monarch butterfly sighting of summer, or the appearance of the northern lights. Wheelwright and best-selling author Bernd Heinrich teach nature lovers of all ages what to look for outdoors no matter where you live, using Heinrich’s classic i