- Cathy Johnson // The Naturalist's Path
Beginning the Study of Nature
The Naturaltst's Path is a handbook for discovering, enjoying, and making the outdoor world your own. Cathy Johnson, the highly acclaimed author and illustrator of On Becoming Lost and The Nocturnal Naturalist among other books, in this volume presents the most essential tools and techniques for learning about the natural world. Johnson's books are praised for the way they bridge art and nature, linking the two as a method of observing and learning about one's environment. The key ingredients for becoming a naturalist are simply a notebook, a pencil, and your own powers of observation. Cathy Johnson shows you how to begin.
The Naturalist's Path stresses the importance of keeping a field journal, as well as the necessity of using all of one's senses in the study of nature. Providing both inspiration and practical tips, this book is designed to help you find your own special place in nature and to help you
learn how to see and understand.