Joseph Bharat Cornell (born September 2, 1950)[1] is an American nature educator.
"[2] It was translated into 15 languages with sales of half a million worldwide.
[3][4][independent source needed] In the field of nature education, Cornell has long been singled out as one of the most influential contributors worldwide.
Among those who have so referred to Cornell are the French organization Les Anges Gardiens de la Planète (Guardian Angels of the Planet), calling him one of the “100 biggest opinion leaders committed to the environment”;[1] the American Camp Association, calling him "a world-renowned naturalist, educator, and storyteller";[5] and the editor of Taproot: A Journal of Outdoor Education, calling him "one of the most inspiring nature educators today.
[citation needed] Among the international awards he has received for his publications and activities in nature education are: