Discover the wonders of Washington’s complex ecosystem with this field guide to the district’s parks, gardens, urban forests and more. Every neighborhood of Washington, D.C., is home to abundant wildlife, and its large park network is rich in natural wonders. A hike along the trails of Rock Creek Park, one of the country’s largest and oldest urban forests, quickly reveals white-tailed deer, eastern gray squirrels, and little brown bats. Mayapples, Virginia bluebells, and red mulberry trees are but a few of the treasures found growing at the National Arboretum. A stroll along the Potomac and Anacostia Rivers might reveal stealthy denizens such as bullfrogs, largemouth bass, and common snapping turtles. In Field Guide to the Natural World of Washington, D.C., naturalist Howard Youth takes readers on an urban safari, describing the wild side of the nation’s capital. Detailed drawings by Carnegie artist Mark A. Klingler and photography by Robert E. Mumford, Jr., reveal the stunning color and beauty of the flora and fauna awaiting every D.C. naturalist. Residents and tourists alike will find this guide indispensable, whether seeking a secluded jog or an adventurous outing away from the noise of the city.
Whether seeking a secluded jog or an adventurous outing, residents and tourists alike will find this handsome guide indispensable for finding oases away from the noise of the city.
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Washington, D.C., boasts more than three hundred species of trees from America, Europe, Africa, and Asia, and City of Trees has been the authoritative guide for locating, identifying, and learning about them for more than twenty-five years.
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... Field Guide to the Trees of Washington, D.C. 3rd ed. Charlottesville: University of Virginia Press, 2008. Day, Leslie. Field Guide to the Natural World of New York City. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press, 2007. Glimn-Lacy ...
... in your own backyard, go to local parks and hiking trails. Make a list of all the nature preserves, animal sanctuaries, and ... natural world around us. He lives in Washington, D.C. 80 WILDLIFE AROUND US FIELD GUIDE & DRAWING BOOK: VOLUME 1.
Common Weeds of the United States. New York: Dover Publications. Brown, L. 1977. Weeds in Winter. Boston: Houghton Mifflin. Brown, L. 1979. Grasses: An Identification Guide. Boston: Houghton Mifflin. Bryson, C. T., and M. S. DeFelice.
Including notes on invasive species and a list of references and organizations, this book is a perfect companion and an unparalleled resource for anyone interested in discovering the rich natural world of the Twin Cities"--
Bates Littlehales : A National Geographic photographer for more than 30 years covering myriad subjects around the globe , Bates Littlehales continues to specialize in photographing birds and is an expert in capturing their beauty and ...
with Biographical Notes ( New York : Quadrangle / New York Times Book Company , 1974 ) useful for the meanings of Latin names and the origins of common names . Timothy Coffey's The History and Folklore of North American Wildflowers ...