50 Things to Do in the Urban Wild

Urbanization has led to a sense of alienation from nature, but this book offers 50 activities and projects to connect with the natural world, especially in cities and towns with limited access. Being in nature improves mental health, and the book provides practical tips for discovering and appreciating wild spaces, including night safaris, worm farming, and creating art with found natural objects.

Format: Hardback
Length: 144 pages
Publication date: 07 April 2022
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

The growing number of urban dwellers has led to a sense of alienation from the natural world, which is not how we are meant to live. However, even in the most built-up environments, nature can still be felt. This book offers 50 invigorating activities and step-by-step projects to help individuals connect with nature, especially those living in cities and towns with limited daily access.

Green refuges and outdoor spaces are increasingly important as a break from our stressful, tech-consumed lives. Research has shown that being in nature has a radical impact on our mental health, and there are numerous benefits to be gained just minutes from our doorstep. Nature is waiting for us to discover it, even in the most urban environments.

The book includes chapters on becoming an urban naturalist, engaging with the elements, looking to the skies, making space for nature, digging for victory, and finding your wild tribe. Activities range from going on a night safari to appreciating winter trees, spotting moths, wild swimming, mudlarking, barefoot walking, creating art with found natural objects, cloudspotting, the dawn chorus, and looking for murmurations.

Building for biodiversity, making a worm farm, greening up all your space, growing microgreens, or creating a one-pot allotment are just a few of the projects that can help individuals connect with nature. Joining a community garden, adopting a street tree, or taking a city hike are also ways to find your wild tribe and contribute to the natural world.

In conclusion, this book offers a practical and accessible guide to connecting with nature, even in the most urban environments. By engaging with the natural world, we can improve our mental health, reduce stress, and appreciate the beauty of the world around us. Let's take the time to discover nature and create a better relationship with it.

Weight: 374g
Dimension: 142 x 191 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781911663898