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The Wannabe Naturalist® aims to connect and educate nature enthusiasts. We offer resources, books and magazines featuring beautiful nature photography, and products to enrich your experience with the natural world.
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What is a Wannabe Naturalist?
A wannabe naturalist is someone that aspires to be an amateur naturalist. From birdwatchers to gardeners, they care about the natural world and want to preserve it.
A Wannabe Naturalist isn’t a seasoned expert or a journal-wielding scholar—at least, not yet. They’re the enthusiastic beginner: wide-eyed, curious, and maybe a little clumsy, but full of genuine wonder. They marvel at butterfly wings, fumble with bird calls, mispronounce Latin plant names, and find joy in the smell of fresh soil.
It’s not about expertise—it’s about the eagerness to notice, learn, and be amazed by the natural world. There’s a dash of awkwardness in the title, maybe even some self-deprecating charm, but never ridicule. After all, most seasoned naturalists started this way: with a field guide in one hand and a matchbox bug collection in the other.
To be a “wannabe” is to be in progress—someone with a heart full of questions, looking for their place in nature’s story.
The Wannabe Naturalist® photography is featured on two artist websites. These platforms aims to empower artists by giving them a platform to promote their work.
Eugene L. Brill fine art photography framed prints, canvas prints, and metal prints are available from Darkroom.
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The Wannabe Naturalist explores the relationship between nature, the environment, storytelling, photography, and life. Our goal? To help you connect more deeply with the natural world.
We’re nature-loving amateur ‘students of nature’, passionate gardeners, birdwatchers, and outdoor enthusiasts. We love photography and sharing our experiences. We communicate in simple, clear language – no scientific jargon here.
We believe in the impact of Nature Deficit Disorder (NDD) and the benefits of “forest bathing” (fully clothed, of course 😎). Join us in making life happier, healthier, and more creative through nature.
Why Ecocentrism Matters: A New Way to See Nature
Ecocentrism values nature for its own sake—not just for human use. This post explores how shifting our perspective deepens our connection to the natural world. From mossy forests to wildflowers and flowing rivers, we’re reminded that nature matters—simply because it exists. That’s why ecocentrism matters.
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Walking the Camino de Santiago: Week One
Walking the Camino de Santiago: Week Two
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How to Raise Awareness About Sea Level Rise
The eRotary Coastal Club offers recommendations for raising awareness about sea level rise. On June 26, 2020, Mark Daniel Maloney (then president of Rotary) made the momentous announcement that the environment would become a new area of focus for Rotary.
Difference between Rhododendrons and Azaleas
Rhododendrons and azaleas are both members of the Ericaceae family and share many similar characteristics, making it challenging to distinguish them.
How to Attract Hummingbirds
Attracting hummingbirds to your yard enhances biodiversity, provides natural pest control, and adds vibrant beauty with their colorful presence. These tiny pollinators also support the growth of flowers and plants, creating a lively, eco-friendly garden environment.
The Complete Gardener Book Review
Book Review of A Practical, Imaginative Guide to Every Aspect of Gardening by Monty Don. Even great gardeners like Monty Don are always learning and always experimenting. This extensively revised new edition of his Complete Gardener brings you right up-to-date…
Jean Lafitte National Park and Preserve
The park includes the Barataria Preserve, Chalmette Battlefield and the French Quarter Visitor Center. Barataria Preserve offers more than 26,000 acres of wild Louisiana wetlands, hardwood forest, swamp, bayous, and marsh with trails, picnic areas, fishing, hunting, and wildlife viewing.
River Cruising, Tulips and Old Stones
Explore the magic of river cruising, tulips and old stones on a journey through Holland, Belgium, and the UK. From blooming Keukenhof gardens to ancient Stonehenge, this travel story weaves history, color, and calm into every stop.
What is a Naturalist?
A naturalist is a person who studies nature through the direct observation of animals and plants.
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