Most workplaces are defined by computer screens, ringing phones, and artificial lights. What's a nature lover to do? Luckily, there's an entire world out there for someone whose ideal office is in the great outdoors-and the best part is, many of these jobs don't require a college degree! Outdoors-based jobs are ripe for the plucking if someone has passion, willpower, and a good work ethic. This thought-provoking title provides readers who love nature with many different career paths if they don't think college is the right path to their future.

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Little green in the big city -- Those who protect the parks -- Harvesting the seas -- Give us a (ranch) hand -- Working the rivers -- Whale-watching work -- Green thumb groundskeeping -- How lovely are your branches -- Firefighting in the wilderness -- Capturing nature digitally -- The ecotourism economy.