Nature Where We Live

Discover the wildlife close to home with Nature Where We Live, a year-round nature activity guide focused on the Northeastern United States and Southeastern Canada. The book offers simple activities that help readers engage with local wildlife, learn their stories, and experience nature in familiar places such as backyards, fields, woodlands, and wetlands.

Activities follow the seasons, from salamander watching in early spring and nocturnal caterpillar searches in summer to listening for singing insects in autumn and tracking animals in winter. Whether exploring close to home or heading into a local natural area, the guide encourages readers to step outside and discover the wildlife living around them.

Guide Information

• Focuses on local wildlife in the Northeastern United States and Southeastern Canada
• Features simple nature activities throughout the year
• Designed for exploring backyards and nearby natural areas

Nature Activities

• Salamander watching in early spring
• Nocturnal caterpillar searches in summer
• Listening for singing insects in autumn
• Animal tracking in winter
• Activities for backyards, fields, woodlands, and wetlands

Recommended For

• Backyard nature exploration
• Families and nature enthusiasts
• Seasonal wildlife observation
• Outdoor learning and discovery
• Readers interested in local plants, animals, and habitats