In this clear and methodical field guide, author Mark Coleman shows you step-by-step how to develop a nature-based meditation practice every week of the year. Through systematic cultivation of mindfulness techniques, he'll teach you how to attune to your senses and connect with the richness of the sensory world. Through 52 engaging practices, you will learn to meditate in a variety of settings, in different landscapes, and in all kinds of weather with confidence and clarity. The book is divided into sections, each of which orient you to different kinds of meditations. There are practices that you can do sitting in stillness, those that involve walking and movement, and meditations that allow for an intimate, direct connection with the rich facets of the natural world. Some techniques will engage your curiosity while others lead to expansive states of joy, wonder, and awe. Through it all, you will discover just how simple and joyful meditation outdoors can be.