Wild Dfw - by Amy Martin (Paperback)

About the Book

"Following the footsteps of Timber's Wild L.A., Wild Dallas-Fort Worth will guide readers through the nature and ecology of this iconic North Texas urban area. Beginning with an overview of the city's natural wonders and ecological hot spots, the book will offer a revealing guide to Dallas-Fort Worth's flora and fauna, and finish with a list of fun nature "field trips" in and around their city. Along the way we meet the ecological experts that call the region home. These helpful guide us through the field trips and put a face to the city's conservation efforts. Wild Dallas-Fort Worth is sure to find a welcome home and enthusiastic audience of families and individuals alike"--

Book Synopsis

Discover all the unexpected nature Dallas-Fort Worth has to offer with this enlightening guidebook!

Dallas-Fort Worth is more than just a bustling metroplex, it's full of amazing wildlife. You just need to know where to find it! Equal parts natural history, field guide, and trip planner, Wild DFW has something for everyone. This handy yet extensive guide looks at the factors that shape local nature and profiles over 100 local species, from American basket-flowers and pecan trees to bald eagles, nine-banded armadillos, and Texas spiny lizards. Twenty-five day trips help you find and explore these natural wonders on hiking trails, in public parks, and in your own backyard.

Review Quotes

"Finding and embracing the natural elements in a city like Dallas can be foreboding, but Amy Martin...is aiming to change that."--Dallas Observer

"More than a book about landscape, Wild DFW showcases a community of people devoted to preserving nature." --Natural Awakenings

"North Texas' natural landscape and ecological makeup are being brought to light in Wild DFW." --Lake Highlands Advocate

"The perfect regional field guide, Wild DFW highlights the 25 best wilderness spots to explore in North Texas."--D Magazine

About the Author

Amy Martin, a lifelong Texan, has forged a varied career in journalism, laced with activism and leadership, and infused with a deep spirituality and concern for the earth. A journalist and writer for over thirty-five years, she is the author of Itchy Business and Holy Smoke. She is currently senior features writer for GreenSourceDFW. Prior to that, she was contributing editor for the national magazine Garbage and has written for Dallas Morning News, Dallas Observer, D magazine, and the Dallas Times Herald.