A Practical Guide to Nature Study fills a gap in literature dedicated to nature-based education.  Whether you consider yourself a novice or seasoned naturalist, your nature study will benefit from this unique and holistic approach.  As a student of nature, you will build naturalist skills, become more ecologically aware, learn basic natural histories of common flora and fauna, and explore a regional field guide. Through the nature journal exercises presented, A Practical Guide to Nature Study will help you make connections necessary for interpreting your surrounding landscape.