A vibrant, family-friendly guide to the unexpected nature found in and around Philadelphia, Timber Press Wild Philly is equal parts natural history, field guide and trip planner.
- Includes profiles over 100 local species as well as descriptions of day trips that help you explore the area
- Features cover and interior illustrations from a local artist; additional art includes color photography and custom maps
- Expert author Mike Weilbacher is the executive director of the Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education in Philadelphia, the region's largest and oldest nature center
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From the publisher:
Philadelphia may seem like a concrete jungle, but in reality, it's full of amazing wildlife. You just need to know where to find it!
This handy yet extensive guide looks at the factors that shape local nature and profiles over 100 local species, from beautiful flowers and towering trees to majestic birds and surprising city-dwellers like coyotes and red foxes. Also included are descriptions of day trips that help you explore natural wonders on hiking trails, in public parks, and in your own backyard.
A new edition in a growing regional series, the Wild Series are illustrated guides that help users explore the flora and fauna that can be found within their city limits. Each guide profiles the city's top plant and animal species, shares an overview of the region's natural history, and includes suggested day trips that highlight the best of each city.
These guides are designed to inspire locals to explore the unexpected nature that can be found in and around them in Philly. It will also appeal to travelers looking for unexpected ways to experience the area.
View all Timber Press New England and Mid-Atlantic Travel GuidebooksPhiladelphia may seem like a concrete jungle, but in reality, it's full of amazing wildlife. You just need to know where to find it!
This handy yet extensive guide looks at the factors that shape local nature and profiles over 100 local species, from beautiful flowers and towering trees to majestic birds and surprising city-dwellers like coyotes and red foxes. Also included are descriptions of day trips that help you explore natural wonders on hiking trails, in public parks, and in your own backyard.
A new edition in a growing regional series, the Wild Series are illustrated guides that help users explore the flora and fauna that can be found within their city limits. Each guide profiles the city's top plant and animal species, shares an overview of the region's natural history, and includes suggested day trips that highlight the best of each city.
These guides are designed to inspire locals to explore the unexpected nature that can be found in and around them in Philly. It will also appeal to travelers looking for unexpected ways to experience the area.
| Best Use | Travel |
|---|---|
| State / Province | Pennsylvania |
| Format | Paperback |
| Dimensions | 9 x 6.6 x 1 inches |
| Author(s) | Mike Weilbacher |
| Publisher | Timber Press |
| Number of Pages | 368 |
| ISBN-13 | 9781643261041 |
| Copyright Year | 2022 |