Time outdoors is always well spent. It raises the spirits, sparks the
imagination and, as research increasingly shows, measurably improves our
physical and mental wellbeing. Rhythms of Nature celebrates this
fundamental relationship with the natural world, and considers some ways
we might rediscover it.After a career in conservation, Ian Carter moves
to a secluded farmhouse tucked away in the low hills of mid-Devon
between Exmoor and Dartmoor. Here he tries new approaches to exploring
the local countryside. He learns the edible species, follows streams
(wherever they may lead) and slips unseen through private estates. He
experiments with rewilding the garden, goes on night-time rambles and
watches the changing seasons in super high definition.Following on from
the author's acclaimed Human, Nature, this engaging and
thought-provoking book offers simple suggestions for how to enliven a
sense of wonder in our surroundings. A paean to the 'neglected' and
untidy places that can enrich our lives, it will appeal to anyone
wishing to develop a deeper connection with wildlife or who has a desire
to seek out the wilder corners of our landscape.