{"product_id":"exploring-philly-nature-a-guide-for-all-four-seasons-paperback","title":"Exploring Philly Nature: A Guide for All Four Seasons - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eBernard S. Brown\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eSamantha Wittchen\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDo snakes and salamanders fascinate you or make you squeamish? Have you ever listened closely to the birds chirping in your neighborhood? Can you identify the flowers growing in Philadelphia's urban parks? (Moreover, are the mushrooms safe to eat?) \u003ci\u003eExploring Philly Nature \u003c\/i\u003eis amateur naturalist, urban herper, * and \u003ci\u003eGrid \u003c\/i\u003econtributor Bernard Brown's handy guide to experiencing the flora and fauna in Philly. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis compact illustrated volume contains 52 activities from birding, (squirrel) fishing, and basement bug-hunting to joining a frog call survey and visiting a mussel hatchery. Brown encourages kids (as well as their parents) to connect with the natural world close to home. Each entry contains information on where and when to participate, what you will need (even if it is only patience), and tips on clubs and organizations to contact for access.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe city and its environs contain a multitude of species from the lichen that grows on gravestones or trees to nocturnal animals like opossums, bats, and raccoons. \u003ci\u003eExploring Philly Nature \u003c\/i\u003eis designed to get readers eager to discover, observe, and learn more about the concrete jungle that is Philadelphia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBernard S. Brown\u003c\/b\u003e is a nature writer for \u003ci\u003eGrid\u003c\/i\u003e magazine, co-host of the Urban Wildlife Podcast, and cofounder of the local nature hub PhillyNature.org.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 211\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 01, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51766579036448,"sku":"9781439921210","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/6cd8fdd9c6ad49533ec9145be103ab08.webp?v=1780295010","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/exploring-philly-nature-a-guide-for-all-four-seasons-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}