{"product_id":"a-year-on-the-wild-side-a-naturalists-almanac-9781771512671","title":"A Year on the Wild Side: A Naturalist's Almanac","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eShortlisted for a 2020 BC Yukon Book Prize\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Penn documents the sprawling biodiversity that can be found on the West Coast, from orcas to moss to yes, even Bigfoot.\" --\u003ci\u003eThe Tyee\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eA freshly designed, new edition of a funny weekly chronicle that offers a year-long, intimate view of the flora and fauna populating the West Coast.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Year on the Wild Side\u003c\/i\u003e is a witty commentary on the social and natural history of Vancouver Island. Composed of short, readable essays arranged into 12 monthly chapters, this engaging book reveals the magic and humour of the natural world and reminds us of our place within it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs the weeks and seasons unfold with the turning of the pages, you'll be in sync with the living world that surrounds you. Discover what berries are ripe and the best time to pick them. Learn why the termites swarm, where the herring spawn, and when the maple leaves fall. Get up close and personal with fascinating creatures like the snowy owl, the giant Pacific octopus, the river otter, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe West Coast is abundantly alive, and \u003ci\u003eA Year on the Wild Side\u003c\/i\u003e invites you to indulge in unforgettable experiences, week by week, all year long.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePenn, Briony:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBriony Penn\u003c\/b\u003e is a naturalist, writer, educator, and broadcaster well known for her indomitable spirit and tireless devotion to protecting endangered species and sensitive ecosystems in British Columbia. Her book, \u003ci\u003eThe Real Thing: The Natural History of Ian McTaggart Cowan\u003c\/i\u003e was the winner of a BC Book Prize. She is the founding member of the Land Conservancy of BC. Visit her at www.cowantherealthing.com.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Touchwood Editions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52033885143314,"sku":"9781771512671","price":26.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_4ce15229-7030-485b-8ab8-2d8c1a973e7b.jpg?v=1770976778","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/a-year-on-the-wild-side-a-naturalists-almanac-9781771512671","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}