From the popular ecology writer comes an inspiring and practical call to restore nature.

In a unique mix of nature, history and personal experience, ecologist Richard Nairn explores and celebrates the rivers and lakes of Ireland. Beginning with the Avonmore River system which flows through some of the most picturesque parts of Co. Wicklow, this book reveals the magic of Ireland’s rivers and lakes.

Acclaimed ecologist Richard Nairn's second nature memoir brings you on a fascinating journey around Ireland’s coastline.

Ecologist Richard Nairn buys a small woodland and allows it to go back to nature. A fascinating account of a typical year in a native Irish forest, its moods and seasons and wildlife secrets. This book is an important and timely reminder to pay attention to what nature can teach us.

Weaving the kindred strands of history and ecology, the authors tell the fascinating story of Dublin Bay, and its importance to the past, present and future of Ireland and Dublin. Abundant color photos.