Back to Nature, Chris Packham
Back to Nature, Chris Packham
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Back to Nature
How to Love Life – and Save It

Author: Chris Packham, Megan McCubbin

Narrator: Chris Packham, Megan McCubbin

Unabridged: 9 hr 4 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Two Roads

Published: 12/10/2020

Categories: Nonfiction, Nature, Animals


Synopsis

Optimistic field notes from the new normal for nature

One thing has become clear this year - we need nature more than ever. And although the natural world has never been more under pressure, there are still reasons to be hopeful.

Through personal stories, conservation breakthroughs and fascinating scientific discoveries, Back to Nature captures the essence of how we feel about the wildlife outside our windows. From the resurgence of storks in Britain to lesser horseshoe bats returning to the Isle of Man, to what we can do to encourage wildlife into our own spaces, whether that's a woodland, a garden, a balcony or our streets, it explores the wonder and the solace of nature, and the ways in which we can connect with it.

(P) 2020 Hodder & Stoughton Ltd

About Chris Packham

Chris Packham is one of the UK's leading naturalists and wildlife TV presenters inspiring audiences young and old to take notice of, get involved with and care for our natural environment. He is currently the leading host of BBC 2's Springwatch, Autumnwatch and Winterwatch.His autobiography, Fingers in the Sparkle Jar was a number 1 Sunday Times bestseller, and a Radio 4 Book of the Week.As a campaigner Chris is a vociferous opponent of the badger cull and has called for the banning of driven grouse shooting. In April 2014 he and a small production team headed to Malta and the front line of the spring shoot. Their campaign 'Massacre on Migration - Malta' highlighted the illegal slaughter of migrating birds via daily video blogs for which they received the Green Ribbon Political Award from CIWEM.In October 2016 Chris earned the top honour at the Wildscreen Panda Awards - The Christopher Parsons Award for Outstanding Achievement - in recognition of his significant contribution to wildlife filmmaking, conservation and the public's understanding of the environment.

About Megan McCubbin

Megan McCubbin is a zoologist, wildlife TV presenter and photographer. Most well-known for presenting the BAFTA award-winning BBC Springwatch series and Animal Park, Megan is a passionate science communicator and biodiversity activist.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Sean Barrs on January 31, 2021

This is a book written during the global pandemic and its one that celebrates the beauty of nature and the peace it can bring to one’s soul. Nature is so important! But the problem is we are all so detached from it. We go to nature reserves without realising we are a fundamental part of nature. We l......more

Goodreads review by Nicola on November 24, 2020

This is a book I’d recommend anyone with a drive to help wildlife and the environment as well as those who have no clue and should know about issues raised within the book. So many are blissfully unaware of what’s going on in our nature reserves, environment, farming practices and political failures......more

Goodreads review by Justine 🦊🍂 on September 24, 2024

Having worked in animal welfare, I thought I was prepared for the hard-hitting truths in this book but Chris and Megan still managed to surprise and inspire me. This book is a powerful call to action, filled with personal stories, conservation breakthroughs, and fascinating scientific discoveries. Ch......more

Goodreads review by Cassandra on June 08, 2021

Id rather go out there and get me some environment and nature than read this book. It was bloody well boring. Was part of my book subscription and it just lulled in a lot of parts. Some of the fact sections were good and insightful but honestly if you want nature, just go outside. 2 stars as it was......more

Goodreads review by Katie on August 10, 2021

If you're new to 'discovering nature' thanks to lockdown, then this is the book for you - it will keep your enthusiasm going and give you ideas on how you can help. For someone who's a bit more experienced, you might get eco-anxiety reading this!......more


Quotes

Well-researched and more nuanced than you might expect... And so Back to Nature is also an invitation to take action, showing how ordinary people can become activists. The Observer

The main text is scattered with sparkling jewels of fascinating science on everything from how trees communicate to what birds dream of when they sleep. There are some truly inspiring tales... Rousing, polemical and heartfelt, Back to Nature is not afraid to challenge the status quo and it will fill you with a determination to take action. Gardens Illustrated

Engaged, resolute and convincing... this could also be the most important book you've read in a long time. BBC Countryfile