DOWN TO THE RIVER AND UP TO THE TREES

Winner of the Woodland Books of the Year Award, from getting to know the local wildlife to foraging and creating naturally sourced masterpieces, the book is brimming with practical information, intriguing quotes and inspirational ideas. Discover how to carve your own spoon, tell if the Moon is waxing or waning, try forest bathing (surrounding yourself with trees), learn how to make yourself at home amongst the animals and plants on your doorstep in harmony with your surroundings. Wild Rosehip Soup, Hedgerow Jam, Mushroom Mayhem, worm wizardry, litter bug, hunting with a camera, rock art, earth works, wild grass, the wonder of weeds, a colour quest - and that is just the Earth section. We go on to Sky to look at pinecones and seaweed and a halo of ice, shooting stars and a Moon walk; Water going fishing without a rod, skimming stones or dousing; to the Wood for forest bathing and acorn coffee; Feather to make your own bird feeder and understand bird language, pellet power and great bird spectacles; and lastly to Fur, creating an animal highway, understanding tracks, the art of camouflage and pop! goes the weasel. With space for your own notes, clear layout, 192 page decorated paperback.