Wild Seattle: Explore the Amazing Nature in and around the Emerald City
Explore the Amazing Nature in and around the Emerald City
A richly illustrated guide to the unexpected wildness of Seattle: salmon in urban waterways, bald eagles over the commute, herons along Lake Washington, seals on Elliott Bay, forested ravines, pocket parks, and the living ecology woven through the Emerald City.
Seattle nature • urban wildlife • parks • shorelines • forests
About the Book
Wild Seattle is built for residents, visitors, families, naturalists, photographers, walkers, and anyone who wants to see Seattle as more than skyline, coffee, and tech culture. The book turns the city into a field guide, a trip planner, and a neighborhood-by-neighborhood invitation to notice what is alive around you.
Use this page to learn what is inside the book, where it fits among Seattle nature books, and why it belongs in the daypack of anyone exploring Discovery Park, Union Bay, Seward Park, the Arboretum, Carkeek Park, Elliott Bay, the Duwamish, Lake Washington, and the city’s many green corridors.
What’s Inside
- Seattle urban wildlife, from birds and mammals to amphibians, fish, insects, fungi, and native plants.
- Parks, beaches, forests, waterways, wetlands, ravines, shorelines, and neighborhood green spaces.
- Family-friendly natural history written for curious beginners as well as seasoned local explorers.
- A fresh way to understand Seattle ecology: how city life, water, mountains, forests, and wildlife overlap.
- Useful for nature walks, local travel planning, outdoor photography, birding, environmental education, and weekend exploring.
What Amazon Readers Are Saying
Early Amazon readers praise Wild Seattle for its local detail, inviting writing, beautiful design, photography, and practical ideas for exploring nature throughout the city.
A Love Letter to Seattle
“Overall, this is an exceptional guidebook—beautifully designed, informative, and inspiring to get outdoors and explore!”Linda · Verified Amazon Purchase
A Friendly Guide to Seattle’s Wild Side
“Roddy Scheer makes it feel simple and inviting, whether you’re planning a family outing or just looking for a new place to wander on the weekend.”Jun Fang · Amazon Review
Delightful!
“What a delightful and beautiful book! Inspiring ideas for exploration coupled with gorgeous photos. Makes me want to get outside and pay attention to my surroundings.”Amazon Customer · Amazon Review
Places, Topics, and Search Hooks
This page uses natural search phrases related to the book’s region, subject matter, and use cases: nature walks, field guides, family-friendly exploring, outdoor travel, ecology, geology, wildlife, and regional trip planning.
Who Should Read It?
- Seattle residents who want to rediscover their city through nature.
- Visitors looking for nature-focused things to do in Seattle.
- Parents, teachers, and kids looking for accessible outdoor learning.
- Birders, photographers, walkers, naturalists, and urban ecology fans.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wild Seattle about?
It is a Seattle nature guide focused on the wildlife, parks, waterways, forests, shorelines, and urban ecosystems that make the Emerald City surprisingly wild.
Is Wild Seattle good for families?
Yes. It is designed as a family-friendly guide for curious readers, residents, visitors, students, teachers, and casual explorers.
Does the book cover Seattle parks and wildlife?
Yes. The book highlights Seattle parks, urban wildlife, waterways, shorelines, birds, salmon, mammals, plants, fungi, and nearby places to explore.
Where can I buy Wild Seattle?
Click the book cover or the Buy on Amazon button on this page to go directly to the Amazon page.
How can I leave a review?
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