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• Why I Wake Early

  New Poems

  Oliver, Mary, 1935-2019

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  A magnificent anthology of lyrical prose, by the renowned poet and naturalist Mary Oliver.

• Nature at Your Door

  Connecting With the Wild and Green in the Urban and Suburban Landscape

  Gagné, Sara A.,

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  "Focusing on the ecological importance of our day-to-day activities and spaces we are most familiar with and can most influence, this book brings the message of how people and nature are vitally connected in the urban and suburban landscape and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Nature Obscura

  a City's Hidden Natural World

  Brenner, Kelly,

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  Similar in concept to Margaret Renkl's book, "'Nature Obscura' explores the species that inhabit the urban environment across the four seasons". Set in Seattle.

• A Field Guide to Your Own Back Yard

  Mitchell, John Hanson

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  "Whether your yard consists of a small stretch of grass or a rambling mix of forest and field, Mitchell will introduce you to the wealth of plants, insects, and animals that share your corner of the world. With wisdom and humor, this book…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Comfort of Crows

  a Backyard Year

  Renkl, Margaret,

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  A beautiful book of devotions, in which the Margaret Renkl interweaves observations of nature and reflections on childhood, family, change, and loss.

• The Backyard Bird Chronicles

  Tan, Amy,

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  "A gorgeous, witty account of birding, nature, and the beauty around us that hides in plain sight, written and illustrated by the author of the Joy Luck Club" -- Publisher's description.

• Owls and Other Fantasies

  Poems and Essays

  Oliver, Mary, 1935-2019

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  Poems inspired by avian wonders.

• Slow Birding

  the Art and Science of Enjoying the Birds in Your Own Backyard

  Strassmann, Joan,

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  Instead of packing up and traveling to an "exotic" locale, Joan Strassmann encourages enthusiasts to lean into the "joys of birding right where they are".

• Grow Native

  Bringing Natural Beauty to Your Garden

  Steiner, Lynn M., 1958-

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  "You don't have to compromise beauty for natural landscapes with ecological responsibility and sustainability. In master gardener Lynn Steiner's book Grow Native , you'll find guidance for planting stunning gardens using native species that support…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• This Is How a Robin Drinks

  and Other Essays on Urban Nature

  Brichetto, Joanna, 1965-

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  Another collection of essays about urban wildlife. "Arranged by season, the pieces in this collection celebrate nature-just as it is-on the sidewalk and in the backyard, the park, and the parking lot". Set in Nashville. -- Publisher's description.

• Bird Watching for Dummies

  Vaughan, Jessica,

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  An easy and comprehensive introduction to bird watching, from the editors of BWD Magazine.

• Indiana Native Plant Society

  View on indiananativeplants.org

  A local resource for those interested in native plants and conservation.

• Seed Library | Indianapolis Public Library

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  Check out seeds from our seed library and learn how to grow your own vegetable garden and plants. The Seed Libraries are available at many of our locations!