nature study

noun

: a study of the objects and phenomena of nature (as birds, flowers, minerals, and weather) usually on an amateur or superficial basis

botany is taught in every high school and nature study in the grades

—American Botanist

Love words?

You must — there are over 200,000 words in our free online dictionary, but you are looking for one that’s only in the Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary.

Start your free trial today and get unlimited access to America's largest dictionary, with:

• More than 250,000 words that aren't in our free dictionary
• Expanded definitions, etymologies, and usage notes
• Advanced search features
• Ad free!