Leslie Day taught middle school life science for almost 20 years. A native New Yorker and passionate about the natural world, she and her family lived on a houseboat on the Hudson River for 36 years. Her books include Field Guide to the Natural World of New York City, Field Guide to the Street Trees of New York City, Field Guide to the Neighborhood Birds of New York City, and Honeybee Hotel: the Waldorf Astoria's Roof Garden and the Heart of New York City. Leslie gives talks and leads nature walks in city parks, and teaches at the New York Botanical Garden.
