Step into nature : a chronicle of Irish nature through the year / Rachel Mc Kenna.
By: McKenna, Rachel [author]
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BookPublisher: [Ireland] : [Mercier Press], [2024]Copyright date: ©2024Description: 431 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 15 cm.Content type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 9781781179529 (hardback); 1781179522 (hardback).Subject(s): Animals -- Ireland | Natural history -- Ireland | WellbeingDDC classification: 941.7 | Item type | Current library | Call number | Status | Notes | Barcode | |
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| General lending | MTU Bishopstown Library Wellbeing | 941.7 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | Wellbeing Collection - Wellbeing | 00220271 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
Step into Nature is a week-by-week Irish nature diary that serves as a personal invitation to explore the wonders of the natural world.Author and naturalist Rachel McKennaguides readersthroughevery season, showcasing the fascinating wildlife that surrounds us, from the 'vibrant fungi of January' to the 'intricate ecosystems of old stone walls.'
With engaging prose, McKenna strikes the perfect balance between information and inspiration,enhancing the reader'sunderstanding of the natural world. The book is beautifully illustrated with McKenna's stunning photographs, such as the striking image of a 'rare pink grasshopper resting on the seed head of a bird's foot trefoil on Finnamore Lake in Lough Boora.' The addition of hand-drawn sketches further enriches the reader's experience.
Step into Nature encourages readers to actively engage with the natural world by taking the time to stop, look, and noticeits beauty and complexity. McKenna emphasizes that noticing nature is an active choice that can enrich our lives and deepen our connection to the world around us.
This book will appeal to a wide audience, from experienced naturalists to neophyte nature enthusiasts. It opens doors to a new generation of readers who wish to discover the wonders of nature in their own corner of the world and inspires them to preserve it for future generations. Step into Nature is a must-readfor anyone seeking to cultivate a deeper appreciation for the natural world and foster a sense of stewardship for the environment.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
January -- February -- March -- April -- May --June -- July -- August -- September -- October -- November -- December.
Author notes provided by Syndetics
Rachel McKennais a dedicated naturalist and citizen scientist who has been involved in documenting species with the National Biodiversity Data Centre and several special interest groups, such as 'Insects and Invertebrates of Ireland', 'MothsIreland', and 'British and Irish Sawflies'.
Rachel is the Senior Executive Architect in Offaly County Council and the author of three books on architecture. Her most recent work, Traditional Architecture in Offalywas shortlisted and received an Honourable Mention in the Katharine Briggs Award 2023. Her other publications include Flights of Fancy: Follies, Families and Demesnes in Offaly (2017) and Geashill: The Evolution of its Architecture(2012).