Wild Embrace Connecting to the Wonder of Ireland's Natural World

About this book

Wild Embrace is about cultivating curiosity and awe in nature, in a time of eco-anxiety and overwhelm. As ecologist Anja Murray opens our eyes to the hidden bounty of the land, sea and sky around us, we head out on a unique journey through the Irish landscape. She explores the joy of foraging, the marvels of Irish birds, the roles of our native trees in environmental regeneration, nature at night and in the city, and much more – including fascinating insights into our ecological past. With beautiful illustrations by Jane Carkill, Wild Embrace awakens our senses to the everyday environmental wonders within reach, as we set out on a path to empowered change into the future.

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Biography

Anja Murray is an ecologist, environmental policy analyst and broadcaster. She is familiar to many as a presenter on 'Eco Eye' on RTE 1 where she explores the challenges facing the natural environment in Ireland though the perspective of what can be or is being done to effect positive solutions.

She has an award-winning radio slot on RTE Lyric FM and creates nature-themed radio documentaries. For more than 20 years, Anja has pioneered many innovative and collaborative approaches to environmental conservation in Ireland.

As an expert on Ireland's natural environment, Anja has also worked in the NGO sector; as an advisor to both the state and corporate sectors; and with local communities and youth groups.