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Wild Sonoma: Exploring Nature in Wine Country

by Charles Hood

Nature beyond the vineyards

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Nature beyond the vineyards

Sonoma County’s natural world is the subject of this field-oriented guide, which places the region’s celebrated wine country alongside its broader ecological landscape. The book opens with an introduction to ecology, including fire’s impact, then surveys 62 familiar and iconic species, among them acorn woodpeckers and Western fence lizards. A final section highlights six sites for experiencing the area’s varied environments, with particular attention to access. Charles Hood’s text is accompanied by illustrations from John Muir Laws and an introduction by Jane Goodall.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Visitors seeking nature-focused places to explore in Sonoma County
  • Readers interested in regional ecology and commonly encountered species
  • Residents wanting an accessible introduction to Sonoma’s natural landscapes

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Sonoma County ecologyFire and ecological impactRegional wildlifeAccess to natural sites

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Book overview

An all-access guide to the abundant natural splendor of Sonoma County.Wild Sonoma celebrates the spectacular and resilient natural landscapes of Sonoma County, which along with its neighboring counties is one of the world's premier winegrowing regions. Our exploration launches with an entertaining primer on ecology basics, including the impact of fire, before a fun fact-filled survey of sixty-two of the area's iconic and commonly encountered species--from vivacious acorn woodpeckers to disease-neutralizing Western fence lizards. It caps off with a tour of six sites to experience Sonoma's diverse natural beauty, with a special emphasis on access. Written by Wild LA author Charles Hood, introduced by renowned naturalist Jane Goodall, and illustrated by John Muir Laws, Wild Sonoma offers residents and tourists from eight to eighty a sense of wonder and cause for hope.
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