Wild Boulder County: A Seasonal Guide to the Natural World (The Pruett Series) - Softcover

Cushman, Ruth Carol; Jones, Stephen R

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0871089483 ISBN 13: 9780871089489

Publisher: WestWinds Press, 2009

Synopsis

If you've ever wondered what to do on a pewter gray November day, where to search for ptarmigan in winter or the first orchids of spring, or when to listen for bugling elk and trumpeting sandhill cranes, this is the book for you. Discover the wonders and joys of nature by tracking these seasonal occurrences, and knowing when and where to look for them. ""Wild Boulder County"" reveals the magic that surrounds us and opens new pathways into the natural world.

About this title

About the Author:

Ruth Carol Cushman and Stephen R. Jones have observed the wildlife and wildflowers of Boulder County for more than 40 years, reveling in the flow of seasons. They are the authors of The Shortgrass Prairie, The North American Prairie, Boulder County Nature Almanac
(with Jim Knopf), and Colorado Nature Almanac. Steve also wrote The Last Prairie and Owls of Boulder County. Ruth Carol co-authored Boulder Hiking Trails with her husband Glenn Cushman.

Review:

Camera readers have enjoyed the monthly columns by Jones and Cushman for years. Their work detailing Boulder County's natural world have become definitive texts and "Wild Boulder County" is no different. Filled with gorgeous color photos, the book is no mere catalog. Instead, it is a season by season guide to exploring a world too often forgotten in our daily rush and bustle. "We hope that Wild Boulder County will reveal some magic that surrounds us while opening new pathways into the natural world," they write in a brief introduction. Memo to Jones and Cushman: Mission accomplished. --Clay Evans/Boulder Daily Camera

About this edition

• Publisher: WestWinds Press
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0871089483
• ISBN 13: 9780871089489
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 198