Welcome to Naturewriting.com
an online magazine for readers and writers of nature writing
Nature writing is born out of love, respect, and awe. It finds its subject during days of close observation of the natural world. It finds its voice in the relationship with nature developed during those days.
These beautiful days must enrich all my life. They do not exist as mere pictures--maps hung upon the walls of memory to brighten at times when touched by association or will, only to sink again like a landscape in the dark; but they saturate themselves into every part of the body and live always.
- NEW Adopt the Pace of Nature
By Phyllis J. C. Baker - NEW The Natural Yard
By Kihm R. Sanders
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Stone Desert
Craig Childs
A Naturalist's Exploration of Canyonlands National Park.
Childs explores the vast desert wilderness of the American Southwest tracking down the mysteries of nature and human relationships both past and present. His line drawings enhance the text.
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North of Now
W. D. Wetherell
Wetherell writes novels and short stories in addition to nature writing. In North of Now he gives his feelings about what life and nature once were and what they are becoming. You might compare Wetherell with Jerry Dennis or even Edward Hoagland, but he is unique. --submitted by Mike Disbrow
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Sippewissett
Tim Traver
On the face of it this might seem like a book with a narrow scope, but it is anything but. The book ranges out from Traver's beloved salt marsh to the entire world of nature and reflection. I almost felt I was reading a modern-day Thoreau. --Submitted by Mike Disbrow
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Geology Underfoot in Yosemite National Park
Allen F. Glazner & Greg M. Stock
Yosemite National Park astounds visitors from all over the world. The official park geologist and his geology professor friend take readers on a geology tour of Yosemite. In an engaging, conversational style, they explain the science behind the amazing scenery.
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The Sense of Wonder
Rachel Carson
The words of this short book by Rachel Carson were first written as an essay in Women's Home Companion Magazine under the title "Help Your Child to Wonder". However, the book inspires us all to keep wonder and connection with nature alive throughout life. Her suggestions for parents are still as relevant in this digital age as they were in 1956 when she first wrote. And she includes a word to those of us who may be helping grandchildren or great grandchildren or ourselves as old children to enjoy nature: "Those who dwell, as scientists or laymen, among the beauties and mysteries of the earth are never alone or weary of life. Whatever the vexations or concerns of their personal lives, their thoughts can find paths that lead to contentment and to renewed excitement in living". -
The Big Field: a Child's Year Under the Southern Cross
Anne Morddel
In this children's book by Anne Morddel, a child learns lessons about life and love from living the seasons with her family.
Connections
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NatureShare
NatureShare social site for sharing nature observations and photos with friends using your mobile device or computer
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National Book Week - India
National Book Week Programme
Bidhan Chandra College Campus
Asansol, West Bengal, India -
The World Haiku Club
An online nmagazine for haiku readers and writers from all over the world.
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The World As Home
a web site on nature writing sponsored by Milkweed Editions and supported by the Lila Wallace Readers Digest Fund. It links nature writing to eco-regions and gives reviews and excerpts of literary writing about the natural world.
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Urban Nature Observations
a blog about wildlife rescue and the world of nature in the city by Cordelia Naumann.
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The Thoreau Reader
a complete study site on the life, works, and influence of Henry David Thoreau. A wide range of materials provide inspiration for study of Thoreau and and for your own nature writing. Very helpful.
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Sierra Club's John Muir Exhibit
a biography, bibliography, and photo gallery of this classic nature writer. The site also includes a message board forum.
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The Sigurd F. Olson Web Site
A collection of writings by and about Sigurd Olson. An essay entitled "The Land Beyond the Rim: Sigurd Olson's Wilderness Theology" is an inspirational look at the beliefs that empowered his life and writing.
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The Owl Nest-Box Cam
A wonderful journal, in writing, photos and sound, of years of owl watching at the author's back yard owl nest box. Delightful.
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Nature
Official site of the BBC Television program.
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Natural History Magazine
online articles provide many good ideas for nature writing. Scientific information from these articles can be good starting points for reflective writing about your own local natural history.
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National Outdoor Book Awards
Sponsored by Idaho State University, this annual award honors the best in outdoor writing and publishing.
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The Living Sea
Writings from Florida by Lazaro Ruda. Beautiful photographs including amazing underwater night dolphin shots.
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John Burroughs Association
Information about the naturalist and a list of Burroughs Medal Award Books
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Inspirational Sayings
Inspirational community website, featuring inspirational sayings, famous quotes, motivational clips and posters and a community of like-minded individuals seking inspiration in daily life.
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Hilton Pond Center for Piedmont Natural History
a non-profit research & education organization in York, South Carolina USA. Directed by Bill Hilton Jr., aka "The Piedmont Naturalist." The site includes many articles.
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The Haiku Society of America
Promotes the reading and writing of haiku in English.
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The Great Naturalists
A lesson plan for teachers to use to help students explore the lives and discoveries of naturalists. It would be an excellent study guide for home school and independent learning.
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The Blogspot of Henry David Thoreau
A creative posting of quotations from Thoreau's Journals. The quotations parallel the current modern date. The reader is able to respond with observations about the postings.
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Bird Watcher's Digest
online articles from the popular magazine provide good models for your naturewriting.
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Audubon
the magazine of the National Audubon Society Audubon regularly contains new nature writing of the highest quality in each issue. I particularly enjoy Ted Williams and his Earth Almanac. Every issue contains good reading and many good ideas for writers.
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Arctic Stories
An elementary school project helping students from various Canadian areas learn about life in other areas. The project could be adapted easily to help students learn about the natural world.