Jeremy Arkes gives us the nature book he wanted to have when he moved to the Monterey Peninsula 14 years earlier. This book provides all you need to know for appreciating nature from Monterey through Carmel and to Big Sur – one of the most pristine, abundant, and diverse ecosystems in California. With a tinge of humor, Arkes:

describes the “nature” of the trees, whales, sea otters, seals, sea lions, egrets, herons, tide-pool critters, and more
tells you how to find and recognize these species
discusses the role of some of the species in the local and global ecosystems
helps you better appreciate a walk in the forest
explains in simple terms how the Big Sur mountains and Point Lobos rocks formed
tells you where you can enjoy a calm or restless ocean
provides his own vivid photos of the species, the geology, and the best hikes
suggests a photographic scavenger hunt and a photo contest you can have with friends (or with kids)
fluidly weaves in how John Steinbeck, in Cannery Row, used Monterey nature as a metaphor for the harsh reality of post-Depression life.

In addition, Arkes draws connections between some animal (and tree!) behaviors and human behaviors, including some of the root causes of the divisiveness and dehumanizing behavior we have witnessed recently. Making these connections helps us understand the various species better. More importantly, it could help us better understand ourselves.

This is more than a nature guide. It is also a story on how various species are inter-connected and how removing a species from or introducing a species to an eco-system can disrupt a long-established harmony.

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