Nature lovers and naturalists are people who have a deep appreciation and love for the natural world. They are interested in observing and understanding the environment and all of its living things from animals and plants to rocks and waterways.

Naturalists may work as scientists researchers educators or simply pursue their love of nature as a hobby. They often spend time in natural areas such as parks preserves and wilderness areas and may take part in activities such as birdwatching hiking camping and photography.

Nature lovers and naturalists are essential in advocating for the preservation and protection of our natural world. They recognize the importance of biodiversity and the interconnectedness of all living things. By studying and understanding the natural environment they can help to identify threats such as climate change habitat loss