A celebration of the amazing nature embedded in America's sixth largest city, Wild Philly includes 29 walks you and your family can take to see the best of nature-- and the best time of year for each. It features biographies of the 101 species of plants and animals you’ll want to meet, along with introductory chapters on history, geology, the Lenape, and so much more. The book includes 25 actions you can take to help nature, plus a how-to guide on becoming a citizen scientist.
Published by Timber Press, Wild Philly is available online and at bookstores everywhere.
“This is a truly wonderful, excellent! guide and inspiration to finding and enjoying the natural wonders in Philadelphia and region. Wild Philly provides easy access to well-organized information, beautiful photographs, tons of ideas for nature adventures, in the city and our backyard areas...a book to always have with you!”
— Ann K.
“I spent a lot of time in Philadelphia, walking and hiking all around the city so I was so excited to see a guide for all the beautiful things I would see along the way. Lots of great information in this book. I love how easy it is to find a picture of something and then find the pertinent identification and interesting facts. ”
— Maria M.
“The 366-page guidebook by Weilbacher, well-known in the area, contains 250 photographs and 25 maps. It includes chapters on the region’s natural history, 101 of its most unique flora and fauna, and 25 field trips, as well as four bonus trips. The book has details on the city’s history, native peoples, surrounding geology, forests, and threats to nature.”
— Frank Kummer, Philadelphia Inquirer
“Whether you’re already an avid hiker, bird watcher, or overall nature lover or someone who’s just getting curious about spending time outdoors, Weilbacher promises that Wild Philly will help you discover new things about the animal and plant life that surrounds us throughout the region.”
— Gabby Kaplan-Mayer, Broad Street Review
“Those who view Philadelphia mostly through the prism of bare-knuckle politics, boisterous sports fans, colonial history and soft pretzels are in for an astonishing journey through a parallel world of natural wonder in “Wild Philly.” Mike Weilbacher shares his decades of knowledge and deep passion of the region’s most beautiful ecological destinations with a comprehensive account of creatures, critters, plants and flowers that exist within the metro area. His knowledge is vast, deep and always informative. Written in the beckoning style of an enthusiastic nature lover eager to share his knowledge, Weilbacher provides fascinating facts about the flora and fauna and all creatures great and small in the Delaware Valley”
