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Natural History
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Below are groups and resources (books, articles, websites, etc.) related to this topic. Click on an item’s title to go its resource page with author, publisher, description/abstract and other details, a link to the full text if available, as well as links to related topics in the Subject Index. You can also browse the Title, Author, Subject, Chronological, Dewey, LoC, and Format indexes, or use the Search box. Results23 Connexions Library1 Connexions Directory of Groups & Websites 5 Sources Experts & Spokespersons 15 Sources Library 2 From the Connexions Archives Connexions LibraryAshbridge's Bay: An Anthology of Writings by Those Who Knew and Loved Ashbridge's Bay Fairfield, George (ed.) Book 1998 The story of a great freshwater marsh destroyed by urbanization.
Canada: A Natural History Livingston, John; Fitzharris, Tim Book 1988 Canada: A Natural History surveys the varying ecosystems of the northern part of this continent, explaining their characteristics, vividly illustrated by the photographs of Tim Fitzharris. Connexions Library: Nature Focus Website 2009 Selected articles, books, websites and other resources on nature. Fresh Water Seas: Saving the Great Lakes Weller, Phil Book 1990 Weller takes readers on a tour of the Great Lakes region, tracing its natural history from the time before human habitation. He describes how the region has been affected by uncontrolled development t... The Great Lakes Primer Cooper, Kathy; Millyard, Kai Book 1986 An introduction to the environmental problems faced by the Great Lakes. The Green Trees Beyond: A Memoir Lawrence, R. D. Book 1994 R.D. Lawrence, a self-taught biologist whose first years of life coincided with the Spanish civil war, and who later became a noted as well as self-taught Canadian biologist. The Late Great Lakes: An Environmental History Ashworth, William Book 1986 Ashworth presents five common misunderstandings about the Great Lakes and advocates for improvements, remedial action and ecosystem strategies. Legacy: The Natural History of Ontario Theberge, John B. Book 1989 A comprehensive, extensively illustrated natural history of Ontario, covering bedrock, soils, birds, mammals, insects, wildflowers, forests, prehistoric life, and much more. Leopold, Aldo: Connexipedia Article Article American ecologist, forester, and environmentalist who was influential in the development of modern environmental ethics and in the movement for wilderness preservation. (1887-1948). The Natural History of Canada Lawrence, R.D. Book 1988 Written for the general reader, and well-illustrated, this book paints Canada's natural world in broad brush strokes but with a wealth of detail. Naturesongs Von Gausig, Doug Website Provides samples of various natural sounds, promotes nature recording and archiving, and provides a library of sounds that people can refer to when they hear something new. Nova Scotia Herptofaunal Atlas Website Documenting the distribution and abundance of Nova Scotia's amphibian and reptile species. Remembering the Don: A Rare Record of Earlier Times Within the Don River Valley Sauriol, Charles Book 1981 Memories of Toronto's Don River in days gone by. A Short History of Progress Wright, Ronald Book 2004 If the population growth, consumption of resources, and technological advances continue according to the trend of the twentieth century, at the expense of the earth, the outcome may be disastrous. The Sixth Extinction: An Unnatural History Kolbert, Elizabeth Book 2014 An examination of how we have come to understand the concept of extinction and how we have come to recognize our role in it. Special Places: The Changing Ecosystems of the Toronto Region Roots, Betty I., Chant, Donald A., Heidenreich, Conred E. Book 1999 Special Places explores the changing ecosystem of the Toronto area over the past century, looking at the environmental conditions that influence the whol region and at the surprising range of plants a... Taddle Creek Watershed Initiative Website A grassroots alliance working to give new life to Taddle Creek, hidden at the heart of Toronto. Their vision is to 'bring back' parts of the creek by; cleaning the water and revegetating/naturalizing ... Why the zoo shot its tigers Radford, Tim Article A discussion of the practice of - and motivation behind - culling and conservation in the one of the worlds foremost science and conservation zoological facilities, the London Zoo. The World Without Us  Weisman, Alan Book 2007 A thought experiment to see what would happen to the planet if human beings simply disappeared.
Connexions Directory of Groups & WebsitesNature Canada To promote the understanding, appreciation and enjoyment of nature and the conservation of the environment so that the integrity of natural systems is maintained. Sources Experts & SpokespersonsSources LibraryBirds & People Cocker, Mark; Photography by David Tipling 2013 A book on the relationship between birds and humankind, with contributions from more than 600 bird enthusiasts from all over the world.
Bully for Brontosaurus Reflections in Natural History Gould, Stephen Jay 1991 A collection of dicursive essays on natural history. Claxton: Field Notes from a Small Planet Cocker, Mark 2014 Mark Cocker describes the wildlife and weather close to the village of Claxton. Evolution Sources Select Resources Encyclopedia In biology, evolution is change in the genetic material of a population of organisms through successive generations. Although the changes produced in a single generation are normally small, the accumu... A Field Guide to Eastern Forests Kricher, John C.; Morrison, Gordon 1988 A "second-generation" field guide to the ecology of the forests and fields of eastern North America. The Greatest Show on Earth The Evidence for Evolution Dawkins, Richard 2009 Evolution is accepted as scientific fact by all reputable scientists and indeed theologians, yet millions of people continue to question its veracity. Dawkins explains the evidence for evolution while... Heeding nature to understand ourselves A new genre of writing is putting centre stage the interconnectedness between human beings and the wilderness Bunting, Madeleine 2007 A new literary tendency in the nature writing genre is to point out the interconnectedness between humans and their environment. Rather than study nature as a thing apart from man, these books challen... The Living Planet Attenborough, David 1984 The story of the Earth's surface and its colonization by animals and plants. The Panda's Thumb More Reflections in Natural History Gould, Stephen Jay 1980 A collection of essays centering on evolutionary theory, with an emphasis on Darwin's thoughts and impact. The Running Sky A Birdwatching Life Dee, Tim 2009 A series of essays in the 'nature watching' theme, about birdwatching and the author's experiences while engaged in that pursuit. Speciation Sources Select Resources Encyclopedia Speciation is the evolutionary process by which new biological species arise. Todmorden Mills A Human and Natural History Herzber, Louise; Juhola, Helen 1987 An urban natural history pamphlet. Toronto Rocks The Geological Legacy of the Toronto Region Eyles, Nick; Clinton, Laura 1998 Toronto’s urban geology. From the Connexions ArchivesFederation of Ontario Naturalists Website An independent, not-for-profit nature and conservation organization, founded in 1931 as a provincial voice for the conservation of forests, wetlands, waterways, grassland and wildlife. Fluvarium Website The word Fluvarium literally means "windows on a stream". In this case, the stream is Nagles's Hill Brook, a tributary of Rennies River, which has been diverted to flow past nine underwater windows. |
