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Outdoor kids in an inside world : getting your family out of the house and radically engaged with nature / by Rinella, Steven,author.; Johnson, Kelsey,illustrator.;
"The average American spends ninety percent of their time indoors, and children are no exception. Today, kids can spend up to seven hours per day looking at screens. Not only does this phenomenon have consequences for our kids' physical and mental health, it calls into question their ability to understand and engage with anything beyond the built environment. We can talk about environmental stewardship, but until more people make meaningful contact with nature, the welfare of our planet is in jeopardy. Thankfully, with the right mindset, families can find beauty, meaning, and connection in a life lived outdoors. Now, outdoors expert Steven Rinella shares the parenting wisdom he has garnered as a father whose family has lived amid the biggest cities and wildest corners of America. Throughout, he offers practical advice for getting your kids radically engaged with nature in a muddy, thrilling, hands-on way, guided by black-and-white illustrations throughout-with the ultimate goal of helping them see their own place within the natural ecosystem. No matter their location-rural, suburban, or urban-caregivers and kids will bond over activities such as: Camping to conquer fears, build tolerance for dirt and discomfort, and savor the timeless pleasure of swapping stories around a campfire. Growing a vegetable garden to develop a capacity to nurture and an appreciation for hard work. Foraging for wild berries, nuts, and mushrooms as a way to experience the delight of discovery. Fishing local lakes and rivers to learn the value of patience while grappling with the possibility of failure. Cooking together with naturally sourced ingredients you procured. Hunting for sustainably managed wild game to face the realities of life, death, and what it really takes to obtain our food"--
Subjects: Environmentalism.; Natural history.; Nature; Outdoor life.;
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Revive your garden : how to bring your outdoor space back to life / by Bailey, Nick,author.; Buckley, Jonathan,photographer.;
A practical and inspirational guide for anyone who wants to bring their garden back to life, whether it's a long-standing plot that has become tired and unloved, or a newly acquired, shabby garden that needs some attention. Focusing on simple ideas, techniques and design solutions that anyone can achieve, Nick's guidance will instil the reader with the confidence to tackle restoring any space.
Subjects: Gardening.;
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A year in the woods : twelve small journeys into nature / by Ekelund, Torbjørn Lysebo,author.; Crook, Becky L.,translator.; translation of:Ekelund, Torbjørn Lysebo.Året i skogen.English.;
Includes bibliographical references."From the acclaimed author of In Praise of Paths comes a humorous and modest Walden for modern times. Like many people today, Torbjørn Ekelund dreams of spending more time in nature. But he's so busy with city life that he has no desire to travel far or scale the highest mountain. So, he hatches a plan. Ekelund decides to leave the city after work and camp near a tiny pond in the forest. The next morning, he returns to work as usual. He does this once a month for a full year. What happens over the course of that year is nothing short of transformative. Evoking Henry David Thoreau and the four-season structure of Walden, A Year in the Woods asks if the secret to communing with nature lies in small rituals and reflection. As Ekelund greets the same trees, rocks, streams, and soil each month, he describes his changing relationship to the landscape. He observes minute signs of growth and decay around him. And he shifts his perspective on his role within the forest, and nature itself. The perfect book for readers who want a deeper connection with nature, but are realistic about time and money."--
Subjects: Ekelund, Torbjørn Lysebo; Camping; Forests and forestry; Natural history; Nature.; Outdoor life;
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Where the deer and the antelope play : the pastoral observations of one ignorant American who loves to walk outside / by Offerman, Nick,1970-author.;
With wit, heartwarming stories and a keen insight into new and exciting ways to see both the past and the future of the country, the actor, writer and woodworker takes a literary journey to America's frontier to celebrate the people and landscape that have made it great.
Subjects: Anecdotes.; Travel writing.; Offerman, Nick, 1970-; National parks and reserves; Outdoor life;
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Where the deer and the antelope play [sound recording] : the pastoral observations of one ignorant American who loves to walk outside / by Offerman, Nick,1970-author,narrator.; Penguin Audio (Firm),publisher.;
Read by the author.With wit, heartwarming stories and a keen insight into new and exciting ways to see both the past and the future of the country, the actor, writer and woodworker takes a literary journey to America's frontier to celebrate the people and landscape that have made it great.
Subjects: Anecdotes.; Audiobooks.; Travel writing.; Offerman, Nick, 1970-; National parks and reserves; Outdoor life;
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Dirty work : my gruelling, glorious, life-changing summer in the wilderness / by Maxymiw, Anna,author.;
"Wild meets Priestdaddy in this humorous, affecting, keenly observed memoir about daring to go outside of what's comfortable--and being open and ready for all the possibilities. When Anna Maxymiw accepts a summer job as a housekeeper at a fishing lodge in Northern Ontario, she has little idea what to expect. As a child, she goes fishing with her father and brother in Toronto's High Park; as a teenager on a family fishing trip, following the death of her uncle, she finds herself indelibly altered by the thrill of bringing a pike to the surface. At 23, when she decides to leave behind her masters degree and city life, and board a floatplane bound for the remote boreal forest near James Bay, new challenges and unexpected joy await. For 67 days, Anna is one of a group of young women and men who will keep the lodge running. While the male dockhands and fishing guides head out on the water with the fishermen who are the lodge's guests, the women housekeep and serve. Against the backdrop of a vast lake; wild storms; and hot days and eerily still nights, friendships develop, and Anna encounters bears, bugs, and the lore surrounding the lake's legendary pike. As the summer progresses, and the ownership of the lodge changes hands, tensions build to a breaking point. Warm, funny, vulnerable, and wise, Anna Maxymiw gives us a singular perspective on an age-old impulse. She shows us what it's really like to let go of yourself, your insecurities and fears--all the things that hold us back--and move through a summer welcoming all the surprises and possibilities, both good and bad, with open arms and a willingness to be changed by them. An unforgettable memoir, Dirty Work is for anyone who's ever felt the urge to feel uncomfortable and wondered how they'd fare and who they'd be when they came out on the other side."--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Autobiographies.; Biographies.; Maxymiw, Anna.; Authors, Canadian (English); Fishing lodges; Outdoor life.; Self-actualization (Psychology);
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Mountainman crafts and skills : a fully illustrated guide to wilderness living and survival / by Montgomery, David R.;
Includes bibliographical references (p. 231-234) and index.
Subjects: Outdoor life; Handicraft; Trappers; Wilderness survival;
© c2000., Lyons Press,
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Pocket neighborhoods : creating small-scale community in a large-scale world / by Chapin, Ross.;
Includes bibliographical references (p. 214-215), Internet addresses (p. 215-216) and index.LSC
Subjects: Neighborhoods; Neighborhood planning; Architecture, Domestic.; Community life.; Commons.; Outdoor living spaces.; Housing, Cooperative.;
© c2011., Taunton Press,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The boy's book of outdoor survival : 101 courageous skills for exploring the dangerous wild / by McNab, Chris,1970-;
Subjects: Camping; Extreme environments; Outdoor life; Survival skills; Wilderness survival;
© c2008., aUlysses Press,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Lurecraft : how to make plugs, spinners, spoons, and jigs to catch more fish / by Mohney, Russ.; Mohney, Russ.Complete book of lurecraft.; Rosseau, Rich.;
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Subjects: Fishing lures; Fly fishing.;
© c2013., Fox Chapel Publishing,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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