ReWild

Nick Baker has been part of the fabric of natural history television and writing in England over the last two decades ; his enthusiasm towards the environment whether it be on our doorstep or further afield has always been infectious and persuasive. This book is a call to arms in many ways as it appeals to all of us to consider our relationship with the natural world.
We have all heard much of rewilding and the reintroduction of native species and letting nature ideally revert back to a state of ecosystems of times past- Knepp Castle for example. But this book appeals to us as individuals and asks to consider how we may make an increased sensorial connection to the natural world on our doorstep. The prose is intelligent and directs our understanding to a multitude of creatures in the wider or local environment and how they connect and use their senses to survive and benefit the ecosystem within they inhabit. In many senses this book should be a required reading for educationalists to consider how young learners can or could connect with nature ( the Forest And Beach schools movement is a start) or even families. The mindfulness focus in many of our lives is a positive and needs to take us more outdoors to examine and submerge ourselves into what we have and if we are not careful may very well soon lose to future generations. An accessible , informative and important read.