Contained in this volume is a collection of essays and poetry by both prominent American environmental writers and new voices. The poetry and essays by more than fifty contributors offer the reader glimpses into places as diverse as a forest in West Africa, the moors of Ireland, the canyons of the Sonoran desert mountains, and the fields of New England. They reflect the varied perspectives of field biologists, hunters, farmers, environmental educators, wilderness guides, academics, writers, and artists. The collection is a portrait of the natural world drawn through the wisdom, ecological consciousness, and open hearts of these contributors.