About Us

The Amateur Naturalist examines plants and trees (flora) and animals (fauna) of the Northeast Temperate biome.  It is designed for beginning naturalists. It is intended to cover the most common plants and trees of the Northeast region and to give amateur naturalists a thumbnail sketch of the plants, trees and critters that you are most likely to encounter on a walk in the woods or a hiking trail. We'll also give you a sneak peek at some of the most interesting uncommon plants, trees and animals just for fun.