Book description
A collection of essays explores the impact of indigenous cultures with stable communities on the conservation of biological diversity in natural habitats.
Ethnobotanist Gary Paul Nabhan provides 26 essays that go beyond mere observations of wildlife but offer theories of links between cultural and biological diversity. He champions a shift…
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1 author picked Cultures of Habitat as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
Because much of my work is about bridging connections with nature into the modern experience, as a reader, I appreciate Nabhan’s insightful reflections of participation in cultures close to the Earth; his stories show how deeply people can live into balanced connections with our local environments.
Simple, everyday activities like gathering firewood for grandma and grandpa can become openings into deeper relationships with our local ecosystems, if we gift ourselves some time to explore and become curious about the world around us along the way.
That possibility gives me inspiration for my own family’s nature connection journey and helps me…
From Josh's list on deepening your connection with nature.
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