{"product_id":"the-naturalists-almanac-and-environmentalists-companion-by-john-f-gardner-1976-edition","title":"The Naturalist's Almanac and Environmentalist's Companion by John F. Gardner - 1976 Edition","description":"\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWe invite you to join us in anticipating the events and cycles of nature... \u003c\/strong\u003e(from the Introduction)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e{HISTORY} \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou might question how much you could learn from a nature almanac printed 49 years ago. After all, life in the 1970s was quite a bit different than it is today, and although global warming was a concern then, it was not nearly as pressing an issue as it is today. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut this book is not like the famous yearly almanac that everyone knows. It is definitely not the \u003cem\u003eOld Farmers Almanac of the \u003c\/em\u003e19th and 20th centuries. \u003cem\u003eThe Naturalist's Almanac \u003c\/em\u003edoesn't tell you the best time of year to plant corn. Or which phase the moon is in in which month. There are no advertisements for old-timey salves, tinctures, or rubs. No homey stories about funny farmers or their wise wives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstead, this almanac is really all about noticing nature. An observation guide of sorts. It defies sharing information for just one particular year but instead encourages readers to notice patterns for many years to come. This book may have been printed in 1976 but it doesn't just concern 1976. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe beauty of \u003cem\u003eThe Naturalist's Almanac \u003c\/em\u003eis that it is a true guidebook, pointing out what to look for in the natural rhythms and routines of the wild world around us. Season by season, it tracks the migration of birds, the blooming of wildflowers, and the sight and sounds of insects.  Just like an astrology book alerts you to which stars are located where in the night sky each quarter, this book alerts you to the subtle changes of plants, animals, and weather conditions occurring month by month throughout the year.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn April, for example, in the Northwest, it points out that during the first two weeks of the month, herons start feeding at dark.  In July in the last weeks of the month in the Southeast, purple martins stop nesting. In September in the Northeast, in the middle of the month, asters start blooming in the woods and the fields and poison ivy leaves begin turning yellow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeek, by week, month by month, season by season covering three regions in the U.S.,(Northeast, Southeast, Northwest)  natural observations like this are recorded so that you can be on the lookout for each new occurrence unfolding in your neck of the woods too. Opposite these observation charts are blank field journals to record such sightings - making a helpful spot for comparison, contemplative thought, and your own unique findings. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccompanying the pages surrounding the monthly charts is a host of fascinating info including...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eexcerpts from historical garden texts dating back to the 18th and 19th centuries\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea Nature's Notebook column highlighting one significant natural occurrence each month\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e seasonal poetry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eblack and white drawings ready for coloring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003einteresting flora and fauna fun facts \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003enotes on holiday celebrations \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003erecipes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003egardening insights \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eincludes a collection of resources for environmentally friendly housing solutions, environmental protections,  and other agricultural information\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEssentially, this is a book about being a mindful steward of the land you inhabit. About seeing and understanding the natural flow of the world around you. About appreciating moment by moment the subtle nuances of the changing landscape day by day, week by week year, by year.  And last but not least, it's about developing an understanding relationship with nature for the good of all who inhabit the land from the smallest field mouse to the largest human.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWritten by American naturalist, teacher, shop owner and program director John F. Gardner, \u003cem\u003eThe Naturalist's Almanac\u003c\/em\u003e was first published in 1972 and was revised and improved each year up to the mid-1970s.  John educated both kids and adults with a plethora of nature-related books as well as hosted programs at various educational institutions in the New England area. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wonderful book for anyone who wants to spend time in nature learning about and observing the wild occurrences happening around them at every moment. It's also a great teaching for families to share together, and a marvelous companion for the picnic basket where you can entertain your pals with all sorts of interesting information in the beautiful surroundings you have selected for your epicurean adventure. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e{SPECIAL FEATURES}\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublished in 1976, 5th Edtion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e192 pages\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIllustrated throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains blank field note observation pages for every month and a blank notes section at the back of the book \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrganized month by month\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e{CONDITION}\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn wonderful vintage condition. 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