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

and Bernd Heinrich

Become a more attentive observer and deepen your appreciation for the natural world. 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. Biologist Nathaniel T. 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 illustrations as inspiration. 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. This deluxe book, with a three-piece case, gilt edges, a burgundy ribbon bookmark, and a belly band with gold foil stamping, is a perfect gift for all nature lovers.

Reviews

A marvelous guide to curiosity and wonder, full of brilliant and inspiring advice from two of our generation’s most accomplished naturalists.
-David George Haskell Pulitzer-nominated author of The Forest Unseen and The Songs of Trees

Whether you’re a budding nature lover or an expert naturalist, this outstanding guide is sure to ignite your curiosity and deepen your connection with the natural world. 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. Wheelwright and Heinrich have created a unique and practical tool that will deepen anyone’s connection to nature — and underscore the urgency of the actions we all can take to protect it.
-Mark R. 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. It takes practice and a little devotion. A mentor helps as a guide to assist in framing your observational skills. In this book, two of the best possible mentors have given us just such a guide. Pay attention and use this book. You’ll have terrific fun with it.
-Carl Safina author of Beyond Words: What Animals Think and Feel