Dr. Robert Stebbins

is a legend in the world of herpetology. He is also an artist, musician, world traveler, teacher and much more. He has published numerous books and articles as well as produced two documentaries for the Sierra Club.

His love of nature began early in the wild hills of California where as a boy he roamed the countryside studying and sketching wildlife. Even as a boy, he began speaking out to protect the animals and plants he loved.

That passion has never left him. He has dedicated his life to the protection of the planet and all it’s various life forms. He now resides in Walnut Creek, California with his wife Anna-rose.

Reconnect with nature

• Numerous hands-on activities for children and adults.

• Designed for use in many parts of the world—both urban and rural settings.

• Interesting anecdotes of the author’s years of experience in the field, with students and others.

• Ecology as a pathway to connecting with nature.

“Dr. Robert C. Stebbins has distilled a lifetime in the natural sciences as a distinguished scholar, artist and activist to make an eloquent case for “ecological literacy”. To offset pervasive virtual reality, Stebbins patiently draws the reader back into the natural world using a generous pallet of fascinating examples and captivating science-based activities. At a time when man’s effects on planet Earth are undeniable, Connecting with Nature: A Naturalist’s Perspective, shows us,
with great reverence, how to reconnect with nature and find our way back into
the woods.”

— Steve Abbors, General Manager, Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District