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Books, learning materials, art, & free resources for reading nature
BOOKS
NATURES COMPASS SERIES
The Art of Nature Trilogy -
1. The Art of Reading Nature
2. The Art of Interpreting Nature
3. The Art of Living with Nature - coming soon
The Art of Reading Nature
Natural navigation skills for understanding the living world
Written and illustrated by Rich Green
A calm, practical guide to awakening your natural navigation—learning to move through the outdoors with your senses wide open to the subtle conversations of wind, water, trees, and sky. Part grounded, poetic invitation, part field manual, complete with diagrams and illustrations, it blends mindful observation with real techniques you can practice on anywhere. For outdoor learners, bushcrafters, guides, and anyone longing to feel more at home in the living world.
What you’ll learn
- How to orient using wind, water, light and landform
- How to notice nature’s patterns – trees, water, animals, microclimates
- Simple observation practices that build confidence outdoors
- A mindful approach to navigation beyond instruments alone
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Complete Reading and Field Kit Bundle
INCLUDES: The Art Of Reading Nature PLUS two companion PDFs - Field Guide & Nature Journal - Save $9 compared to buying separately.
Master the art of reading nature and natural navigation – all you need to explore, observe and understand the living world.
With the fully illustrated eBook, Field Guide, and Nature Journal PDFs, you will gain the skills and tools to notice what others miss, deepen your relationship with nature, and document your journeys – making you feel truly at home in the living world
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The Art of Interpreting Nature
See and decipher the patterns, principles and processes of the living world
Written and illustrated by Rich Green
The Art of Interpreting Nature shows you how to read the living world as a set of observable patterns and processes that reveal causes and likely outcomes. It focuses on simple, repeatable methods—from tracking movement to reading growth forms—that make interpretation reliable in everyday settings. This book builds on the observational foundation of Book 1 and shows you how to move from noticing to understanding and predicting. Click through for the product page to explore sample chapters and real-world exercises.
What you’ll learn
- How to identify recurring patterns in plants, animals, and landscapes using simple observational checks.
- How to form and test practical explanations from what you observe so that you can distinguish cause from coincidence.
- How to use pattern-based rules-of-thumb to make short-term predictions about behaviour, growth, and change.
- How to record and compare observations to make your interpretations more reliable over time.
- How to apply interpretation skills to everyday decisions, from safety and navigation to stewardship and planning.
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LEARNING MATERIALS
Printable resources and samples
Field Guide PDF
A concise, field-ready companion to The Art of Reading Nature that trains you to notice what’s actually happening in the landscape—moment by moment. Through short, grounded exercises (breath, listening, wind, moisture, trees, tracks), it helps you build practical pattern-recognition and a calm, reliable way of “reading” place without relying on apps or instruments.
Helps you:
- Sharpen sensory awareness (sound, air, light, ground)
- Recognise natural patterns and change (wind shifts, drying edges, movement cues)
- Develop a steadier presence and orientation outdoors
- Start a repeatable practice you can use anywhere you walk
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Nature Journal PDF
A printable, structured journal designed to turn outdoor time into a trainable skill: clear observation. The Daily Observation pages guide you to record weather, wind, light, moisture behavior, ground/surface cues, plant orientation, animal signs, soundscape, and bodily sensing—cleanly and consistently. The Repeat-Visit pages help you return to one place over time to track what stays constant, what changes, and what rhythms emerge.
Helps you:
- Build consistent field notes without overthinking or interpreting
- Strengthen pattern recognition across days, weather, and seasons
- Improve your ability to read conditions (air, moisture, terrain, animal presence)
- Create a personal reference library of landscapes—useful for learning, navigation, and deeper familiarity with place
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ORIGINAL ARTWORK
The Art of Reading Nature Illustration Collection
Nine unique handcrafted illustrations by Rich Green to guide your journey through the natural world.
Each illustration in this curated collection captures a moment of stillness, observation, or wonder in the natural world. From serene forest scenes to moonlit landscapes, these works are designed to inspire reflection, creativity, and connection.
Click the button to explore the complete set and learn more about each piece, with options to purchase your favourites individually or as a complete collection bundle.
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