The Great Outdoors

Posted on June 9, 2021

by Michelle T

​“Nature: a place where birds fly around uncooked.”
— Oscar Wilde

A world of fun awaits just outside your door! June is “The Great Outdoors” Month, and whether you’re spending quality time in the backyard or venturing to one of our fabulous Metroparks to try forest-bathing, we’ve got some books to make the most out of your experience. You don’t have to go far to make this the best summer ever!

Coming Soon:  Great Outdoors Activities-to-Go packets for ADULTS  

Cover of How to Create Your Garden   Cover of How to Create Your Garden

How to Create Your Garden

Cover of The New Gardener's Handbook : Everything You Need to Know to Grow a Beautiful & Bountiful Garden Cover of The New Gardener's Handbook : Everything You Need to Know to Grow a Beautiful & Bountiful Garden

The New Gardener's Handbook : Everything You Need to Know to Grow a Beautiful & Bountiful Garden

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The Backyard Birdwatcher's Bible

Cover of Kaufman Field Guide to Nature of the Midwest Cover of Kaufman Field Guide to Nature of the Midwest

Kaufman Field Guide to Nature of the Midwest

Cover of The Crafty Gardener: Inspired Ideas and DIY Crafts From Your Own Backyard Cover of The Crafty Gardener: Inspired Ideas and DIY Crafts From Your Own Backyard

The Crafty Gardener: Inspired Ideas and DIY Crafts From Your Own Backyard

Cover of Taste of Home Handmade Outdoor Crafts: 70+ Fun & Easy Projects Cover of Taste of Home Handmade Outdoor Crafts: 70+ Fun & Easy Projects

Taste of Home Handmade Outdoor Crafts: 70+ Fun & Easy Projects

Cover of Shinrin-Yoku: The Japanese Art of Forest Bathing Cover of Shinrin-Yoku: The Japanese Art of Forest Bathing

Shinrin-Yoku: The Japanese Art of Forest Bathing

Cover of The Outdoor Adventurer's Guide to Forest Bathing: Using Shinrin-Yoku to Hike, Bike, Paddle, and Climb Your Way to Health and Happiness Cover of The Outdoor Adventurer's Guide to Forest Bathing: Using Shinrin-Yoku to Hike, Bike, Paddle, and Climb Your Way to Health and Happiness

The Outdoor Adventurer's Guide to Forest Bathing: Using Shinrin-Yoku to Hike, Bike, Paddle, and Climb Your Way to Health and Happiness

Cover of Attracting Wildlife to Your Backyard: 101 Ways to Make Your Property Home for Creatures Great and Small Cover of Attracting Wildlife to Your Backyard: 101 Ways to Make Your Property Home for Creatures Great and Small

Attracting Wildlife to Your Backyard: 101 Ways to Make Your Property Home for Creatures Great and Small

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