A Buzz in the Meadow by Dave Goulson
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Reviewed by: Sherri Levek
What I Read: A Buzz in the Meadow by Dave Goulson
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What It's About: Author and biologist Dave Goulson purchased a farm in the French countryside in order to create a wildflower meadow to attract all sorts of wildlife, but his main interest is insects, bumblebees in particular. This is the story of his observations of the myriad ways in which nature is connected.
What I Thought: Goulson’s insights into the natural world are inspiring and often humorous. I spent many hours in the backyard and on walks observing the often overlooked life of insects and plants while reading this book. Each chapter is dedicated to a particular insect or plant. The chapter on flies is especially engrossing (with “gross” being the dominant theme!). Goulson also explains the many ways humans are affecting the environment, with helpful suggestions that aren’t preachy or condemning. Goulson ends the book with this bit of inspiration: “This book is intended to inspire, to encourage everyone to cherish what we have, and to illustrate what wonders we stand to lose if we do not change our ways” (Goulson 251).
Readalikes: Attracting Native Pollinators: Protecting North America’s Bees and Butterflies: The Xerces Society Guide by Eric Lee-Mader, Seeing Trees: Discover the Extraordinary Secrets of Everyday Trees by Nancy R. Hugo, The Bees by Laline Paull, and The Sixth Extinction: An Unnatural History by Elizabeth Kolbert
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