FOR EACH OF US, it’s probably safe to bet that our most familiar piece of the natural world is the outdoor space right beside the place we live – our own yard. But how well do we really know even that everyday terrain, and the creatures we share it with? In his new book called “Close to Home: The Wonder of Nature Just Outside Your Door” (affilate link) conservation biologist Thor Hanson encourages us to retrain our eyes and connect more intimately—and also to take actions that can enhance the biodiversity of the place we call home. Thor Hanson is a conservation biologist whose work has taken him around the globe to a wide diversity of habitats. He is a Guggenheim Fellow and a recipient of the John Burroughs Medal for distinguished natural history writing, and the author of multiple books—the latest of which is “Close to Home.” Plus: Comment in the box near the bottom of the page for a chance to win a copy of “Close to Home.” Read along as you listen to the July 28, 2025 edition of my public-radio show and podcast using the player below. You can subscribe to all future editions on Apple […]

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