When was the last time you went out to explore the natural world at the night?
I suspect it’s not a regular practice for most. Especially since cultural norms have trained us to fear the dark and seek only light, but author Leigh Ann Henion has something different—and something really important—to tell us about the darkness.
Most people think about night as a void, or something to a-void, but Leigh Ann helps us to understand that darkness is something we all actually need.
Join me for a delightful conversation with night guide and New York Times best-selling author Leigh Anne Henion as we discuss her latest book, Night Magic: Adventures Among Glowworms, Moon Gardens, and Other Marvels of the Dark
This book will change you, and I can just about promise that you’ll be left wanting to get out and experience some of these things for yourself!
But don’t take it from me, here’s a quote from the book taken from a college student who accidentally found himself on a nocturnal salamander expedition—
“I can’t believe I never knew this was going on, placing a hand over his heart in gratitude. Walking around out here in the dark with salamanders, its an experience I think I’ve been waiting for all my life, and—until now—I didn’t really understand that it was possible.”
How sweet is that? These kinds of experiences are profound and ones we should all try to seek out.
But if you’re one of those people who might be a little timid about venturing out into the darkness. Don’t worry, you don’t have to go at it alone. Leigh Ann, lovely guide that she is, will hold your hand and gently walk you into the night where you’ll encounter a vast array of inspiring wonders, like foxfire and wild moon gardens!
Learn More About Leigh Ann & Follow Along
Leigh Ann’s Instagram: LeighAnnHenion
Night Links & Resources
Firefly Conservation & Research
Society for the Protection of Underground Networks
Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation
Have you ever had a wondrous night time experience yourself? Have you seen foxfire or the blue glow worms of Appalachia? I’d love to hear about your nighttime experiences—and others would too! Just leave a comment below!
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