Wild Houston - Simpson, Suzanne; Williams, John
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"Following the footsteps of Timber's Wild L.A., Wild Houston will guide readers through the nature and ecology of America's fourth largest city. Beginning with an overview of the city's natural wonders and ecological hot spots, the book will offer a revealing field guide to Houston's flora and fauna, and finish with a list of fun nature "field trips" in and around their city. The authors will use their expertise as naturalists while also drawing on the knowledge of their colleagues, the ecological experts that call the area home. They'll also underscore the city's conservation efforts and…mehr

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"Following the footsteps of Timber's Wild L.A., Wild Houston will guide readers through the nature and ecology of America's fourth largest city. Beginning with an overview of the city's natural wonders and ecological hot spots, the book will offer a revealing field guide to Houston's flora and fauna, and finish with a list of fun nature "field trips" in and around their city. The authors will use their expertise as naturalists while also drawing on the knowledge of their colleagues, the ecological experts that call the area home. They'll also underscore the city's conservation efforts and impressive efforts to add greenspace in a bustling urban area. Wild Houston is sure to find a welcome home and enthusiastic audience of families and individuals alike"--
Autorenporträt
Suzanne Simpson is a Houston-based ecologist working to protect the natural landscapes that define Texas. She maintains certification as a professional ecologist from the Ecological Society of America and is a trained Texas Master Naturalist. Her favorite moments outdoors include hiking with her hound and finding snakes, but not at the same time. John Williams is a sixth-generation Texan, born and raised in Victoria. He works with one of Texas’ premier environmental and restoration companies as a lead biologist to support biological studies, threatened and endangered species assessments, environmental planning, and stream/wetland mitigation. A long-time member of the East Texas Herpetological Society, his photos have appeared in several natural history books and journals.