Wild DC - by Melanie Choukas-Bradley (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

A vibrant, friendly family guide to the unexpected nature found in and around The Nation's Capital

Washington, DC is much more than a center of government and a hotbed of political intrigue. The iconic city sits on the fall line of the Piedmont Province and the Atlantic Coastal Plain, providing dramatic topographical variation and remarkable biodiversity. Washington, DC is also home to an astonishing variety of wildlife, from the iconic Yoshino Flower Cherry trees at the Jefferson Memorial to the North American Beavers swimming in the C&O Canal. Wild DC by Melanie Choukas-Bradley is your guide to it all. Equal parts nature guide and trip planner, Wild DC unveils the hidden nature in every park and waterway--and even your own neighborhood. In these rich pages you will discover the defining flora and fauna and more than 20 day trips that will help you explore the best of the region.

About the Author

Melanie Choukas-Bradley grew up in Vermont, where she wandered the woods and fields from an early age. She has authored many books including City of Trees, A Year in Rock Creek Park, Finding Solace at Theodore Roosevelt Island, Sugarloaf--The Mountain's History, Geology and Natural Lore, and Wild Walking--A Guide to Forest Bathing Through the Seasons. Melanie is a naturalist and certified forest therapy guide. She has led hundreds of field trips and forest bathing walks in and around Washington, DC, in Austin, Texas, Aspen, Colorado, the Dakota badlands, and New England. Melanie has been a frequent guest on NPR and its affiliates, and many other media outlets and podcasts. Her articles have been featured in The Washington Post and her poems have been published by several online poetry sites. Melanie is a mother and grandmother. She lives in metropolitan DC with her husband, where she and her family spend as much time as possible immersed in nature and music.