The Wild Year

An illustrated guide to exploring nature, one surprising season -- and plant -- at a time


Whether you're an avid nature lover or newly discovering the world outside your door, you'll find information and inspiration in this beautifully illustrated pocket companion. Organized by season, its colorful pages are brimming with wondrous wildflowers and plants to discover as you wander, forage, and explore -- from alder, foxglove, and fireweed to rosehip and mistletoe.

Artist Kristyna Baczynski blends writing, research, and illustrations that celebrate fifty plant specimens, drawn in detail for identification, along with historical, scientific, and folkloric information highlighting the unique backstory and beauty of these everyday natural wonders. You'll also find checklists, suggestions, and room for record-keeping.

Take your daily neighborhood walk or weekend hike to the next level with this vibrant and irresistible guide.