Wild Embrace: Connecting to the Wonder of Ireland's Natural World

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"From moss to moths, Anja Murray has conjured up an ebullient paean to our surrounding ecosystem - a

sensuous celebration of nature.' MANCHAN MAGAN

'A hugely important, and simply delightful, book.' EOGHAN DALTUN, author of An Irish Atlantic Rainforest

OPEN UP TO A NOURISHING NEW RELATIONSHIP WITH IRELAND'S WILD WORLD.

Wild Embrace is about cultivating curiosity and awe in nature, in a time of eco-anxiety and overwhelm. As ecologist Anja Murray opens our eyes to the hidden bounty of the land, sea and sky around us, we head out on a unique journey through the Irish landscape.

She explores the joy of foraging, the marvels of Irish birds, the roles of our native trees in environmental regeneration, nature at night and in the city, and much more - including fascinating insights into our ecological past.

With beautiful illustrations by Jane Carkill (@lamblittle), Wild Embrace awakens our senses to the everyday environmental wonders within reach, as we set out on a path to empowered change into the future.

Reviews

Both a rallying call and supremely useful handbook, Wild Embrace is gratifyingly full of practical tips on connecting with the natural world * Irish Times *
Anja Murray showcases our stunning natural beauty at its very best while also providing the means to enjoy it * Irish Mail on Sunday *
Ireland needs to rekindle its lost love of nature, and Anja Murray's sparkling, accessible and often romantic personal account, with illustrations by Jane Carkill, is a very good place to start * Sunday Business Post *
Murray's book is scattered with nature hacks, simple ways to connect us to the living world that is in us and everywhere around us. The book is full of fascinating science that make the background hum of the plant and animal worlds sing louder * Irish Times *

Author Bio

Anja Murray is an ecologist, environmental policy analyst and broadcaster. She is familiar to many as a presenter on 'Eco Eye' on RTE 1 where she explores the challenges facing the natural environment in Ireland though the perspective of what can be or is being done to effect positive solutions.

She has an award-winning radio slot on RTE Lyric FM and creates nature themed radio documentaries. For more than 20 years, Anja has pioneered many innovative and collaborative approaches to environmental conservation in Ireland.

As an expert on Ireland's natural environment, Anja has also worked in the NGO sector; as an advisor to both the state and corporate sectors; and with local communities, and youth groups.