Graced by the Seasons: Spring and Summer in the Northwoods

by John Bates

Every season in the Northwoods is a wonder of plants and animals. This book features detailed and fascinating descriptions of the natural cycles during spring and summer. You√ll know what√s blooming, crawling, singing or migrating in any month.

430 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 2006

About the author

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John Bates has worked as a state forest naturalist for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. He is the owner of the naturalist guide service Trails North and he organizes outdoor classes for Nicolet College, the University of Wisconsin Extension, and for the North Lakeland Discovery Center.
He is also a columnist for the Lakeland Times in Minocqua, Wisconsin.

Reviews

[Michaela · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved learning more about my home and its inhabitants.

[Cindy · Rating 3 out of 5]

What a lovely book - a soothing balm following the 2020 election and dark days of Covid-19. "Graced by the Seasons" is a nice alternative to poetry, which I don't care for. Bates's knowledge of northern Wisconsin natural history and ecology is impressive! I'm a retired natural resources professional and was surprised at how much about the state's natural history I didn't already know. I found the author's gentle, droll writing style charming, and will definitely read "part 2" - Fall and Winter.