The Den
Creative celebrations of nature and ecology.Â
Arists, writers, and photographers have been lifting the natural world up in their creations since the first cave-dweller dipped their finger into muddy pigment.Â
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Here in the den, their books are on the shelf, their paintings on the wall, their music in the air. Grab a cup of tea and come sit with us by the fire.Â
Creator of the Month: June 2026
Marie Rust
Marie is a Michigan-based artist who I'm proud to also call a friend. I'm up to three prints of hers on the wall now - a number that will undoubtedly continue to grow. The thing about Marie, other than her writing and drawing talents, is that she cares deeply. She cares about birds and frogs and wildflowers and people. It shows in her art. Check out her website below.Â
Favorites
NATURAL HISTORY
A Sand County Almanac
GUIDES
Kaufman Field Guide to Nature of the Midwest
ECOLOGY
Tropical Nature
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