Covers eight subjects in this guide, snow crystals and snow ecology, birds' nests and winter bird behavior, evidence of insects, animal tracks and signs, winter weeds and wildflowers, winter mushrooms, evergreen plants, and wintering trees.
bug hunting, animal tracking, bird-watching, and shore walking with Jim Arnosky
Arnosky, Jim
2002
A hiking guide with hints for sharpening observational skills and tips such as how to use field marks, shapes, and location to identify plants and animals.
Suggests a variety of outdoor and indoor activities for winter, focusing on science topics such as animal behavior, the formation of icicles, frost pictures, and the nature of heat.
Provides an introduction to nature through a variety of simple indoor and outdoor activities including collecting seeds, feeding birds, watching a butterfly grow, and others.