Wild LA

Explore the Amazing Nature in and Around Los Angeles
by Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, Lila M. Higgins, Gregory B. Pauly, Jason G. Goldman, Charles Hood

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“Put on your hiking shoes, pack your binoculars, and rediscover the City of Angels.” —Westways Magazine

Los Angeles may have a reputation as a concrete jungle, but in reality, it's full of amazing wildlife. You just need to know where to find it!  Equal parts natural history, field...
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Published By Timber Press

Format Paperback

Category

Number Of Pages 332

Publication Date 03/19/2019

ISBN 9781604697100

Dimensions 6.62 inches x 9 inches


​"You would be hard-pressed to find a group of people whose enthusiasm for nature is as infectious as the four authors of Wild LA.” Los Angeles Times 

"Whether you’re new to nature or an experienced hiker, just visiting or a lifelong Angeleno, I can almost guarantee you’ll learn something new and fascinating about the world around you after thumbing through Wild LA. And you’ll never look at the city the same way again." Casey Schreiner, Modern Hiker

“This travel companion will shed new light on all that flourishes and flowers, or creeps and crawls in the vast urban-yet-still-wild sprawl of the city and surrounding area.” Publishers Weekly

“Equal parts natural history, field guide, and trip planner, Wild LAlooks at the factors that shape local nature.” KCRW

“Full of resources to help you get outside and experience L.A.’s local wildlife.” —Redlands Daily Facts

“Unbelievable…with ideas for day trips, field trips… LA is often called a concrete jungle, but it’s teeming with wild animals, insects, and plants.” —Press Play with Madeleine Brand

“Engagingly written and beautifully photographed… Ideal for introducing Angelenos and tourists to the remarkable nature often overlooked when considering our city and region. . . the wonder and diversity of wild Los Angeles awaits you.” —LA Parent

“[Wild LA] does a great job telling the story of nature in and around Los Angeles in a way that is interesting and easy to understand… Not only is the text reader-friendly, the book is also visually stunning… I highly recommend Wild LA to anyone interested in learning more about nature in Los Angeles.” —Clement Lau, UrbDeZine