Members of the Reedy Creek Coalition would like to share with the human inhabitants of Reedy Creek a list of books that have shaped the way we interact with our community. Our community of wildlife, insects, plants, fungi, and land are partners that are key to a healthy, properly functioning watershed. Our actions, or how we respect or abuse our yards and parks, impact the Reedy Creek community and beyond. Some of the books we chose embody the idea that nature is one community. Some show the importance of specific components of the community. And some serve as a guide and resource for what we can do to create a better watershed for Reedy Creek, and hence, the Chesapeake Bay.
Books are checked out and returned to us just as if they are library books. Below you will find 1) a quick visual of the books available, 2) a list with links to a review of each book and 3) our easy check out process at the bottom of this page.
Book reviews are provided at the links below. This is for your convenience only and is not an endorsement of that site or business. Books for Children *
- A is for Aquifer *
- Be A Tree *
- Bee Basics is also available as PDF download
- Bee Basics: An Introduction to Our Native Bees
- Beza – Who Saved the Forests of Ethiopia One Church at a Time *
- Braiding Sweetgrass
- Climate Wise Landscaping
- Eager: The Surprising, Secret Life of Beavers and Why They Matter
- Finding the Mother Tree
- Gathering Moss In the Watershed
- Isabella’s Peppermint Flowers *
- Last Child in the Woods
- Listening Point
- Lost Woods
- Natures Best Hope
- Nature’s Temples
- Noah’s Garden
- Plant Invaders of Mid Atlantic Natural Areas – Link to PDF if you prefer to download.
- Pollinators of Native Plants
- Swope Almanac
- The Nature of Oaks
- The Singing Wilderness
- Treecology – Excellent for teachers or parents
- We Are the Ark
- The Overstory
- The Gift – Beautifully written and illustrated by folks who live here in Richmond. This book is wonderful for families and childen. Take a walk with a Monarch Butterfly, meet a Paw Paw Tree and a Queen Bee along the way, and learn about ecological balance and diverse ecosystems. There are currently no reviews. `
To borrow a book enter the name of the book in the comment field at this link. https://reedycreekcoalition.org/contact-us/
- Please allow a day or two for a response which will come to your e-mail.
- When we receive your request we will place the book in our book box and respond to you via e-mail. The response will let you know the address where the book can be picked up. The location will be in the Reedy Creek Watershed, usually near Forest Hill Park.
- Please pick up the book within a couple of days and returned to the book box within 3 weeks.