Episode 71: Kelly Brenner – Nature Obscura

<p>For naturalist, writer and photographer, Kelly Brenner noticing details is a way of life. With the deep curiosity of a naturalist, Kelly has discovered some of the incredible natural diversity around her and documented this in her book<i>Nature Obscura: A city's hidden natural world</i>.<br /> </p><p>Listen to hear more about:</p><ul><li>The story behind the title of Kelly’s book <i>Nature Obscura</i>.</li><li>The diversity of habitats that can be found in Seattle and the wildlife that makes its home there.</li><li>The types of invertebrates found in cities.</li><li>Kelly’s natural history tools (microscopes, hand lens and a simple flashlight).</li><li>The magic world of tardigrades and slime moulds.</li><li>The way that nature adapts, both behaviourally and biologically, to the urban environment. </li><li>Ideas for increasing biodiversity in cities. </li><li>How you can start to become a backyard naturalist yourself, wherever you live.</li></ul><p><br />To find out more about Kelly and her work, visit her website: <a href="http://www.metrofieldguide.com">http://www.metrofieldguide.com</a>. You can also find Kelly on <a href="https://twitter.com/KellyBrenner">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kellybrennerauthor/">Instagram</a>. <br /> </p><p>If you would like to support Kelly’s work, you can do so via Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/kellybrenner">https://www.patreon.com/kellybrenner</a></p><p><br />-----------------</p><p>Sign-up for <a href="https://www.journalingwithnature.com/newsletter" target="_blank"><strong>Journaling With Nature's Newsletter</strong></a> to receive news and updates as well as the <strong>Nature Journaling Inspiration List</strong> each month!<br /> </p><p>You can support <a href="https://www.patreon.com/journalingwithnature" target="_blank"><strong>Journaling With Nature Podcast on Patreon</strong></a>, Your contribution is deeply appreciated.</p><p> </p><p>Thanks for listening!</p>