Forest walking : discovering the trees and woodlands of North America
by Wohlleben, Peter, 1964- (Author), Billinghurst, Jane, 1958- (Author, Translator)
Summary
"When you walk in the woods, do you use all five senses to explore your surroundings? For most of us, the answer is no--but when we do engage all our senses, a walk in the woods can go from pleasant to immersive and restorative. Forest Walking teaches you how to get the most out of your next adventu... Full description
- Total immersion
- The root of the matter
- What the trees can tell you
- Leaves, nuts, and seeds
- The beauty of bark
- Hitching a ride or paying the rent?
- The importance of decay
- Spotlight on the decomposers
- Interpreting the forest for children
- Forest activities with children
- The forest at night
- Seasonal walks
- Hidden connections
- Spotting wildlife
- Finding beauty in small things
- A walk on the wild side
- Relying on the forest to survive
- Comfort in the forest
- Striking out cross-country
- Choosing your wardrobe
- Getting creative.