These are the stories that nature tells. Meet the wild things and then listen to their mighty wisdom. This is the first book in the series.Are you ready to experience your dive into the fascinating realm of ecology? Would you like to encounter flirtatious porcupines, elusive mountain lions, and inquiring bears? Rick Van de Poll is an accomplished ecologist, science writer, and poet who has experienced the nature world from a life transforming place.Rick Van de Poll who has devoted his entire life to the service of the natural world invites you to experience his daily encounters with the wild things through his nature poetry. This poetry collection underscores the need for all of us to pay more attention to the natural ecosystems of the Earth. Every day for forty-five days, the author reflects on daily encounters with wild things.Crossing Paths: A Poetic Journey in 45 Days is a sensitive and beautiful illustrated nature poetry book journaling the author's experiences where he wrote one poem every day for 45 days. In Crossing Paths you'll experience: The remarkable diversity of life outdoors A unique perspective of nature poetry Develop a deep desire to go exploring A different understanding of the ecosystem around you And why it is important to make one choice and one decision each day. Crossing Paths: A Poetic Journey in 45 Days will be a reminder that we shouldn't every forget our responsibility as conscientious stewards of the planet. Get Crossing Paths to experience life's journey from the secret places of the natural world.